Democracy is messy.
That may be the only definitive statement possible about the Elian Gonzalez matter. Some are sick of hearing about the whole thing. One little boy's plight will bring new attention to immigration status, the use of force by federal agents, the way we make foreign policy and how we view the status of fathers. Elian has set in motion a variety of movements and campaigns that will ultimately result in referendums, bills and votes. Some politicians will win, others will lose.