Iraq's "Re-Baathification" becomes law

The De-Baathification reform is now official law in Iraq, passing through the presidential council without the vote of the only Sunni there which should tell you something.

Here's my analysis from two weeks ago, but I would like to add this: In order for a former Baath member to be considered for reinstatement, he must subject himself to a "security screening" conducted by the Shia militia dominated Interior Ministry.

Imagine being a Sunni and "inviting" the Badr corps to go poking around in your history, your relationships, and your family, especially since there is an ongoing campaign of retribution and killings targeting former Baath members.

By applying for a job, you would be subjecting everyone you know to the Shia militias.