The two videos, one at the head, one at the bottom of this post show a disheartening turn of events. The Iranian government has employed such violence against the demonstrator that they have caused great fear among them.
From the reports though, it is also clear, that although they no longer feel safe in going to the streets, they are continuing to protest in any small way they can.
They have even banned the people from their traditional mourning practices for the dead, and even forbidden them to cry "Allahu akbar", Allah is Great, a confirmation of their Islamic faith.
Let us keep up the cry of Neda! Neda! Neda!
Let us find ways to let the Iranian people know that we are supportive of them, and respect their wish to do this alone, without military intervention from the world. I have to admire and respect this out gunned, and cruelly treated people who for days faced the police and the militia, many dying, many more being severely beaten.
The echoes of our own American Revolution now resound in Iran, and among a people not well armed at all.
When tyranny triumphs, we are all lessened by it. May God give us the courage and the fortitude to stand in the face of tyranny when it comes to our shores.
From the reports though, it is also clear, that although they no longer feel safe in going to the streets, they are continuing to protest in any small way they can.
They have even banned the people from their traditional mourning practices for the dead, and even forbidden them to cry "Allahu akbar", Allah is Great, a confirmation of their Islamic faith.
Let us keep up the cry of Neda! Neda! Neda!
Let us find ways to let the Iranian people know that we are supportive of them, and respect their wish to do this alone, without military intervention from the world. I have to admire and respect this out gunned, and cruelly treated people who for days faced the police and the militia, many dying, many more being severely beaten.
The echoes of our own American Revolution now resound in Iran, and among a people not well armed at all.
When tyranny triumphs, we are all lessened by it. May God give us the courage and the fortitude to stand in the face of tyranny when it comes to our shores.
