1) As much as I disagree with PP I commend them for making this year's Irrecha a uniquely successful event. It appears they won a jackpot from all people ensuring their re-election. However, I wish a day when all of our people in jails and jungles join their brothers and sisters in Finfinne in celebration. There is nothing like Irrecha that unites the nation, regardless of some extremist views. It is an important source of hard currency for the govt which can pool the country out of poverty if wisely commercialized. 2)The real challenge the govt: sanitation for this mass of crowd. They must drink something at least once, but where should they pee? 3) Police must be disciplined. Irrecha is peaceful. Congrats to Shime, Adanech, Abichu ,and all attendees!