This is the sort of happy news which, at least in my case, helps to quell the misdirected rages of a tense season. Afghanistan is, degree by degree, step by painful step, coming back. It's a reminder that neither angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor theories past, nor theories to come, nor artists, nor priests, nor parties, nor politicians - none of these things, but the will of the people itself can save us. "The moral arc of the universe is long... but it bends towards justice". We can only ask the people, and accept the response.

Link via Instapundit.