Freedom for Iran!

I cannot pry myself away from this story. My cellphone is buzzing every hour on news updates from CNN and BBC, and I cannot peel my attention away from the news on either the internet or TV. I am hooked.

Seeing what these people are going through is heart wrenching. The violence, the home invasions, the brutality in reaction to peaceful protests... it makes your realize how horrible this world can be. But what is more heart wrenching is the bravery that these people are displaying despite the obvious dangers. It's inspiring, really... I feel sort of ashamed because when I see all the violence, I try and put myself in their shoes and begin to question if I could be as couragous as all of them. I doubt I'd be as brave as them.

What I find fascinating is how people are getting information out of Iran to spread their message. Through twitter, facebook, youtube.... all information gateways that were once associated with a lazy, unconcerned generation are now being used to fuel a revolution! It's amazing! I love my generation... Not only can they send us information through these outlets, but we can send our support and let them know that they are not alone- there is an entire world standing behind them. It's astounding. (my twitter now is now strictly for getting news updates from CNN and the BBC. I feel silly using it for superficial reasons)

It was so important that this change came to Iran from it's own people. (A reason, I believe, why Iraq is such a clusterfuck. We stuck our big fat noses in where they didn't belong and it completely backfired. Democracy cannot be born from a foreign gun.) The Iranian gov't was so stupid in their approach to this election... If you're going to steer an election, make an effort to make the election seem the slightest bit legit!

• 1) Don't make it a landslide, people will automatically be suspicious.
  
• 2) Don't come out with the election results hours after the election ends.
  
• 3) DON'T DON'T DON'T tell your people not to protest! That sets off huge fucking alarms.
  

The Iranian gov't has successfully shot itself in the foot and they will pay the price. These people who are fighting so hard for their freedom will (I hope and pray...) win the democracy they so rightfully deserve.

I am praying for the Iranian people and their fight against their totalitarian theocratic gov't. Equal rights and freedom for all!

"Neda! Neda! Neda!"