Good Morning and welcome to the middle of the week!
While watching (or at least reading) about all the turmoil in Iran these last couple of weeks, it makes you really step back and see how lucky we really are.
Beyond all the political rhetoric, we can at least voice our opinion without being shot in the street.
Interesting, somebody much smarter than me brought to my attention the role of women in the Iranian protests. That in itself is amazing in the Middle East. Consider that Saudi Arabia (a 'friend' of the U.S.) doesn't allow women to drive, vote, talk, eat or work.
Hey, we might not be the most enlightened people in the world, but at least we have some equality (at least some of us).
That's not to say it's our place (or any other nation in this world) to step in. This is not the time. This is not the place. Let the people of Iran do it themselves. After all, you can't always get help from outside sources.
So, all those hate-mongers out there who want to keep people down, take a look over the Persian Gulf and rethink your stand.
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1 comment:
How can you say, 'Gee, it's fascinating women are taking a stand in Iran' but then say the United States should not get involved? They are fighting for a more democratic system. I guess it's only appropriate to have American intervention when corporate interests are in jeopardy. I understand we can't get involved in everything, but we should at least give some kind of help. We don't have diplomatic ties with the nation. They've thrown all journalists out. Should we just wait until they kidnap a bunch of contractors? When will this country have compassion for defenseless people, such as women, children, seniors and families, being crushed there right now? If the United States is not to get invovled in Iran now, when? Or, perhaps we'll just ignore it as we did Tiannamen Square. That sets a great example for future generations. I think we are creative enough as a world superpower and I know we can do better.
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