There comes a time when the average man and woman have had enough and take a stand for human dignity, for human rights, especially when they have been oppressed.
This is exacerbated when rulers and ruling parties take their people for granted and insult their intelligence by making false claims and acting like despots.
This country, the United States of America, was born from the average people having enough of tyrannical rule and taking a stand and fighting for freedom.
With that high moral example other countries have followed this lead through the centuries to establish democracy, rule by and for the people.
Now, through the advent of modern technology, the world is watching and witnessing the birth pangs of the cry for freedom in Iran. A cry mixed with the blood of its own people who had the courage to peacefully march in protest to a blatantly flawed election process only to be beaten and gunned down in cold blood.
Neda, a young woman, was one of these victims who did her part to peacefully march only to be shot to death on a street in Tehran. Unfortunately, this victim is only one of many. She has become a martyr, a symbol of this peaceful stand for freedom.
Several thousands of miles away we can only watch and physically do nothing. But we can lend our moral support to the people of Iran who are yearning for the freedom we take for granted.
With such support around the world we can make a difference. The momentum has begun and we need to do what we can to keep this momentum for freedom alive.
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