The Laughing Wolf

Iran, A Follow-Up

Well, it was not a day of mass protest. Some of the student organizers had the courage and integrity to call off planned events to prevent a massacre. For their trouble, they were kidnapped by “militia” who support the ayatollahs. There are reports elsewhere of other problems, and assorted violence and mayhem – on the part of so-called vigilantes and militia against the students and other pro-democracy advocates. It is very interesting to note that the police intervened to protect the students and democracy advocates.

Even with this, the day was a success. Attention has been drawn to the area and even The Media has finally begun to take note. The number of blogs posting in support of the efforts and the attempts to do a coordinated campaign of support has indeed been seen by bloggers and others in Iran. The word is out, the memes are spreading. Would that they spread in the west amongst the liberal elite, who are strangely silent on a matter they should by professed beliefs be promoting. That echoing silence extends to the government as well.

We need to stand up on this and be counted. The implications of a free Iran are staggering; the ideals of our own country call for supporting this effort even if there were no direct benefit to us; and, on an individual basis it is the right thing to do, to promote individual freedom around the world. Be counted, stand up, and offer your support, moral or otherwise.

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