our country needs to look in the mirror. have we selectively forgot that just several years ago, we had our own Iran situation in Florida... How can we dictate to another country and after the Florida incident with Dick, Jud and Bush our Supreme Court stole the election in a coup. Where was all the coverage on that?

Same old , same old ... Crusty old religious control freaks using their thugs to stay in power . There they go again: – All those viagra dependent men (where are the women) screaming & shaking their fists!! What a depressing scenario ! Time for the real men in the Army to come to the rescue of the helpless masses wanting to be free & the courageous women of Iran. !!

I Lost 30 years of my life for an idea, To be Free...now I feel angry and sad just becouse they did lie to us and all the time they said it with the name of god...it's hurt.

The Blast is controversy by manipulating Ayatollah Khamenei so they motivate their own security and revolutionary guards also Khomeini’s followers to become angry and take action against the protesters.

The shrine is so far out of the city, why should protesters do such an action themselves? There is no clue otherwise the blast is planned by the government. This is obviously an inside job and just the green light for violence from the ones in favor of Islamic regime.

BTW, Ayatollah means Sign Of God, but we are not seeing any God’s Sign in this guy! (Ayat=Sign, Allah=Sign)

The news you bring at ten o'clock nightly is full of details that ordinariy are not seen on other news shows. How do you keep up with so much information throughout the day?

It is shocking to see such disregard for the will of the people. Both candidates are hard line, anti-Israel and bent on nuclear ambitions but there is something to be said for having the person in power who was actually elected. Its about time Obama stepped up and made a definitive statement about it. Maybe this can be an opportunity for the US to start to reshape the dialogue with Iran.

Terrific coverage of world events Christiane. (How do you find yourself in the middle of the action every week?!) My heart goes out to the Iranian people – proud, strong and subject to out-dated leadership – today. In some ways their collective voice is changing not only their society but the world. I watch with great fascination and hope.

It's a sad situation for the people of Iran...

Power be to the Iranian people for standing up for what they believe is right, regardless of what their Supreme Leader feeds them in rhetoric. I wish we had the guts here in the U.S. To stand up like the brave in 2000 and 2004.

I don't think I've heard anyone comment on the fact that the situation in Iran may be a conspiracy or farce (however you want to look at it) on the government's to root out the non-religious folks who have joined the resistance. They are most likely the biggest group who showed up today at the rallies and now the government knows who they are. They will imprison, torture, and execute them. Who does that leave in Iran? Supporters of the "supreme leader" who will likely be the same ones who will not question the nuclear program and possibly the bombing of Israel. Could it be Moussavi was a part of this farce? Afterall, he too is a religious man who came into the government under Ayatollah Khomeini.

oops, I meant a conspiracy or farce on the government's part....

The World is watching Iran other world leaders know its not just about the election. The leader of that country want to blame someone right now. Pres Obama stay out of their fight. John McCain need to shut up,where was his voice when Bush stole the election in 2004. He is not the Pres of this country. The World know we did not do anything for them to rant about but help the Iranian people get their voices heard around the world.

From Iran: I just talked to my friend in Iran. She told me her brother was smashed to death by the riot police in Tehran on Monday. She said:" they wouldn't give us the body until they made us sign massive paperwork stating we have no complains whatsover from the government. The forensic autopsy reported that the cause of death was being bitten and smashed resulting in kidney bleeding and death." and of course they could not complain.
She went on and said:" Those who refused to sign the paperwork waiving their rights to dispute, were not given the bodies of their dear ones, and the bodies were dragged on the ground and buried, without being washed and prayed on [In islam, dead bodies are to be treated with respect by being washed and prayed to before burial.] She said it was brutal what they did with those bodies, and heartbreaking see the dead bodies being dragged on the ground.
She told me things are way worse than what you see on TV, and it's only tip of an iceberg.

As the world can see the people from Iran want a regime change! The elected President by the people of Iran does not have as much power then the tyrant Khamenei who is self proclaimed prophet from God. He has the final say and controls the military just like any other tyrant in the history. Even if Moussavi was elected President the change would have been very insignificant. The world is watching and hopefully a revolution will take place to overthrow the Islamic regime.

**I am surprised that no one mentions that Ali Khamenie took the position of being the supreme leader by stealing from Montazeri who was elected by Khomaini after the Iranian,s 1979 revolution. If you can call it revolution!
**I am also surprised why Mr. Obama does not reach to Iranian mojahedin living in Irag so that they can help Iranian people who are against Khamenie. This way US will not be blamed of directly interfering in Iran's situation!
I am not a mojahedin follower but it looks like they will be better than the clergies.

The supreme leader also blamed the current turmoil on U.S and British Interference in Iranian politics. This showed how out of touch, the leadership is with regards to the people.

It is time for America to capitalize on this opportunity to distinguish itself from the rest of the world. Obama should give a speech on what freedom means in America and cite the inscription of the statue of liberty. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me.
I lift my lamp beside the golden door." Lets remind the world what it means to be free. I think this position would certainly be the higher ground choice. A choice which will send a deep message to the rest of the world. We are not here to change your country, we are here to offer hope, because of the freedom that we have in ours.

President Obama doesn't want to allow the Iranians gain freedom since he wants to have the same control over the citizens of the USA. America stand up for our rights and lets help the Irianian citizens as well. Impeach all Democrats and those who fail to protect our constution like the Democrats!!!!

Hundreds of protesters are being arrested and jammed into vans while getting beaten , where are they taken?? What is Iranian Goverment doing with them??? How can we help these innocent people who are dying in mass numbers????? We need to help these youngsters.They need immediate help.

Bravo to Iranian people for finally fighting for their own freedom. This is prophzised to coming of the King of Peace. Down with Kahemenei–success to the people of Iran in doing so. May democracy prevail.

Mia

What are the Revolutionary Guard and the Army doing in Iran? Have the bazaaris joined in the protests at all? And is Khamenei himself in danger of being replaced in order to 'save' the constitutional system of the Islamic Republic?

And how 'united' are the mullahs really? Also – has anything been heard from Rafsanjani today?

Wow, This is just crazy. I am on the riot's side, but i think that they should back down, if they don't, people will be killed.

This is not the time for our gov. to choose silence and stay cautious. The brave Iranians are jeopardizing their lives to protest and reach their voice to the world in any way they can. They have no support just their unstoppable passion to retain their freedom and basic human rights. They've been chocked up long enough. Our gov. needs to be involved and get engaged in what's going on in Iran. Don't leave them alone.
Thanks CNN for your uninterrupted coverage of the protest and broadcasting their bravery to the world.

Iran For EVER. Stay tough you guys.

What can we as the American People do to support the brave young people of Iran? I understand the fine line Pres. Obama is walking. I am just so impressed with the people and their courage.

The Iranian people are speaking to me. I support those brave souls that are being hurt by their own government.

Im 10 years old all you people should feel lucky because we dont get beat up killed any kid who waches cnn fell lucky that you dont get killed in america that makes me feel sad that kids in iran grt killed and do you feel sad for them

The Election in Iran: It's said to think that the peoples votes in Iran were stolen and they put a Dictator back in office, what a shame. He thinks the same as the leader from North Korea. The future of Iran is very much in trouble. The election process should have a way for all votes to be counted, without cheating to one side or the other. Bush stole an election and look at the United States Now!!!!!

This is ridicules if this horror was going on any where else, our country would have responded already...

I have no sympathy for the 'Green Revoultion" rioters. They are simply doing the dirty work of the U.S. government in trying to take down Iran, without the use or risk of U.S. personnel. If you play with fire, you will get burned.

I'm impressed with the courage of the Iranian protesters. I wish they would realize the power in their number. Their signs are in English for a reason. They are communicating with the free world.

Another point , Reza Aslan !! in all interview inssist that Khatami
in 10 years ago had not support opposition but today !???

First of all Reza Aslan do not pay attention in that moment Khatami
was ellected president with 20 millions vote and he was responsible
for country but today he is not in any office

Dear CNN,
As I watch your phenominal coverage of the Iranian rioting through IReport, I feel torn between my hope that they become a democratic nation and my resentment at Iran for killing so many American troops. I cannot forget that they are the chief supplier of IEDs, suicide bombers and other weapons for Iraqi insurgents. The Iranians have 2 faces, one which cries out to America to free it, and the other which kills our soldiers and chants "death to America."

if the Iranian people want more freedoms why don't they try to over through the supreme leader of Iran rather than the president?

Somehow..I wish there was a way to let the Iranian people know that we the American people stand behind them 100 percent! Maybe there is...if you the news media put this email out there for all to see.
Don't ever give up! We had to fight for our freedom more then once!
We fought for our Independence in 1776 and then England tried to take America back and we fought again with them in the War of 1812 and then the south wanted slaves and broke away from the north and we had a civil war in the late 1800's and we won again and we are still the USA and it has been a rough road..I know we have been in other wars as well but those 3 defined our Country our Freedom and more! Don't give up....keep having rallies! I know it is sad that some have been killed and so many beaten and arrested and all that goes with a government that is trying to hold you down but if you don't give up and pray and keep holding on....eventually...YOU WILL WIN!!!
I pray for you everyday our FELLOW FRIENDS and DON'T EVER GIVE UP!!!! Laura in Minnesota

I had great faith and trust in CNN but after the Iranian crisis coverage, i am not so sure. I mean what difference does it make whats happening in Iran??? 60 people were killed in Iraq today but it didnt even make the headlines... what is wrong with you Americans??? you can have the biggest arsenal of nuclear weapons and no one else can even think of having one?? america is the only country to even have used it and threatend to use it against USSR so many times... i used to love america and wanted to settle there, but i hate it now. You are a bunch of ignorant people who are only creating enemies, you guys live in your hollywood world, come out of it before its too late. Stop invading other countries in the name of democracies and kill innocent women and children, PLEASE... you cannot and will not WIN this way.

My heart goes out to the Iranians who are struggling for their basic human rights. I pray that soon they will have the freedom they deserve. Free Iran

I have heard enough. Does anyone honestly believe any of the rulers or Iran will change/give up power/show weakness and allow a band of youths to tell them what they should do. Everyone needs to stop dreaming and wakeup, What is happening has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with control plain and simple And right now we all know who is in control. Many more people will and have to die before I believe the country is ready and will change.
Earl
Florida.

The protesters need to start a revolution and try to get the isreali government to aide them in their revolution. If a revolution is successful then it could possibly open up relations and maybe peace with isreal. This could make Iran the "jewel" of the middle east.

It is disheartening to see the tragedy unfold in Iran. The lack of respect and the abuse that is being delivered by the current government to the Iranian citizens is dispicable and unacceptable. The abuse and terror now reigned down on Iranians is far worse than any alleged abuse by the former Pahlavi government. The success of the US constitution and the government in this country is due to the separation of powers and absence of religious influence in government. Regardless of religious beliefs religious fantacism should not be tolerated or accepted when it causes harm to human life. The UN should intervene and support Iranians who are standing up for human rights and their rights as citizens. The time to terminate an intolerant terrorist government is now. This is the one opportunity to save Iran and its great people. This is no longer just about an election, it is now about human rights and the right of the Iranian peopole to enjoy the freedom that they deserve. I have tremendous respect for Iranians and love for the country, this great nation and its people deserve freedom and a government that reflects their intellect and their strength. Perhaps its time for all of us to stand up for Iran and support the implementation of the great change that has taken place in US in Iran and support all Iranians in saying "Yes We Can."

Every person who considers themselves a leader for individual rights, from EVERY nation on Earth, should organize a demonstration now and speak out! Apply pressure to your highest official to speak on this. Show the corrupt "leaders" that they cannot violate the rights of their people – or anyone! Now! Before it gets worse for the people of Iran. Please know that you have been heard -all of you brave and good people of Iran, don't give up now or ever. Your rights are the rights of everyone. Get all of the corrupt individuals out of their unearned places as "leaders." Anyone in the military or police, stand with your fellow countrywomen and men, refuse to harm your brothers and sisters for the corrupt desires of ALL those who are dictators or who support them! I know you will also hold any new leaders to this same critical standard. The people have the only genuine power, the dictators have no business in the seats they occupy!

Pass it on, please!

I am with you all!

Where is the United Nations during this Iran crisis?

I am so tired of hearing about how our President is not doing anything to help the Irainians, I think its up to the people over there to keep fighing for their right s because they are ultimently the only ones who can create a society that they want to live in. I know many people are being killed, but thats what it takes I guess to get anything done. Like we had a Civil War for some stupid reason and I am not putting soldiers down, it's just that violence, hatred, murder, abuse, rape, is what humans do. I think the President is doing what needs done now and thats a waiting game. Bless the President that he takes time to buy ice-cream for his kids. They are children and they don't understand about politics and bull crap that some people like to criticize about , kids need to know that while there is killing in Iran that they feel safe here in the US and that their Dad is always near. people grow up and try to be more positive and to do good deeds for your neighbor.

The world must show solidarity with the people of Iran,though what is happening or what took place and lead to the happenings is not new nor surprising this is what has been taking place in most Afrikan countries and others around the world for the past 3-4 decades,in recent past we saw similar uprisings due to election disputes in countries like Kenya,Zimbabwe,Uganda,Nigeria and some leaders have declared themselves life President and the voice of the people don't matter nor count in any way.
We humans can make the world a better place if we value human rights,freedom and voice and that's why the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is and will remain the greatest country in the world because it values these fundamental principles.

When i was in school in Iran, they thought Me "Independence, Freedom, Islamic Republic" There is nothing left but Islamic of that Famous Logo. No Independence, No freedom and Iran's Government sure isn't a Republic, It's time for these dictators who have been Blinded by power to go down. Oh God is watching this, they Most answer before him...

hi anderson,
i am based in India, but am following the events happening in Iran through CNN and ac360,what is happening in Iran was bound to happen ,one cannot bound peoples voices and their individual freedom in the name of religion and just want to control their lives like tyrant's,and rule a country like a personal fiefdom ,people have protested against the election rigging and the way it is being clamped down ,i feel will lead to a revolution and democracy would return.US.France,Germany and many countries have protested very strongly and its the need of the hour and i hope some change would come

About this terror on tehran streets,it really is sadenning. But the reality is that when the consciousless power meets the powerless conscience,the former laughs first,and the later laughs last,he who laughs last laughs best. I wish the people of Iran all the best.

I dont get what is going on in iran, turmoils are caused by some people rage for losing the election or for sincerely denouncing ballot frauds ?

I am an Iranian -American & I voted for president Obama, believing in every word that he promised, quote" I am pro democracy & peace for all nations!" Wasn't Iran part of that nation?
My brothers & sisters are fighting with bare hands & they need outside military supports to continue this brave revolution! They are risking their lifes for the minimal of freedom!!!

Annie

Thank CNN for maintaining an open window on Iran. We in the Cayman Islands are following your reporting and are in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Iran in their fight for freedom and democracy. Please let them know we stand firm with them in true conviction they will prevail in the end.

I am an Iranian American. I voted for president Obama and contributed to his campaign, I want my vote back. How can president of the most poweful country in the world just sit there and be quite. These brave people need help to over come this regime. We have soldiers on both sides of Iran(afghanestan and Araq) I'm sure it wont be difficult to support this cause

I think the Iranian people should have their freedom from dictatorship, in their country. I think the supreme leader should be scared, their eyes are opened. It is sad to whatch them intimidate their own people. I think definate change is on the way for them. T/Y

Student in Iran are open there are eyes. Today, with Internet they can see how people live in USA and rest of the world. Iran people are smart and they want democracy. They have right to protect and change the route of Iran. Religion never shoud be mix with politic. Iranian leader should modify the way of thinking and work for the progres of Iran and families Also, they should stop thinking in nuclear war. Irani need a reform and prosperity.

Still you fail to give the reality:-
1) Total eligible voters numbers and turnout.
2) Claimed result margin 11 million? and votes for each candidate claimed, Ther ewere 4 I believe!!
3) Therfore the level of the innherent fraud and it's likelihood of being a realistic complaint.
Yes Mousavi may have garnered more votes than indicated, but enough to be a second round challenger at present seems to me unlikely and just the US interfering again in another sovereign states political process.
Do you ever learn!! I am not saying you are wrong but your reporting is biased towards US perceived interests, which are not viable, at least based on what I hear from global assessment.
Regards,
Hodgson.

I was watching the last part of Christiane's report and I sincerely wished that I saw it from the beginning.All of us must stand behind the Iranian protesters. I feel that if the young people are victors that this will finally breakdown the stranglehold the Muslim religion has on the Middle East. My husband was born and raised in Israel and never witnessed Muslim fanaticism until the past thirty years. If we all have to take the streets or pledge money to help the brave patriots than so be it. As we remember our Independence Day, our nation went through something similar to establish itself. Now we can see the true cost of freedom We must never forget where we come from and help others in that plight.

People in Teran should fight for thier rights, Just as we fought for ours with Martin L King. Everybody everywhere in the world should have the right to express themselves. The so-called FREE-WORLD

So disappointed in CNN's lack of cutting edge info on the Iranian crisis. Pre-packaged programming in the midst of a crisis of this magnatude is just not the old CNN we expect. We all expected more of CNN – this is a situation where the bravery of a nation's people is overwhelming us all around the world – where are you?

When is the recount going to happen or is it?

Distinguished Iranian women. Please don't just interview Iranian men. I would have put the link to Mehrangiz Kar's' website at Harvard here in this comment,, but I understand if i put any link the comment will be pulled. Her website has some important, relevant analysis.

Please contact Mehrangiz Kar at Harvard. She is the preeminent Iranian woman outside of Iran on Human Rights issues. She is at the same level in Iranian culture as Shirin Ebadi (Nobel Prize).
Also many people are very concerned about what has happened to Shirin Ebadi??? She has not been heard from. Very unusual for her to not speak out. Has she been arrested?
Thank you,
Sofia Poullada

In full support of the good people of Iran, we can hear you laud and clear!

adela palenzuela
miami fl

Anderson, I hope you and Christiane will stay out of Iran. The
young people are doing what needs to be done on Twitter.
We need you too much!!! Ella

Copy of a Letter sent to
Dear POTUS, Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Here is a suggestion for dealing with the Iranian Election crisis.
Why not send a diplomatic communication direct to the Supreme Leader, where in the form of a suggestion and a question – rather than as statement of meddling in internal politics as follows:

As a constructive suggestion I ask you why is it not your wisdom and in your best interests, in the best interests of the Iranian people, and in your government's best interest that you as Supreme Leader call for a complete redo of the election with recognized monitors from all Iranian candidates?
If the election results reported by your government were correct that the existing President won with a 2 to 1 majority, what do you or he have to fear? This would prove that you are the wise Supreme Leader, who only has the best interests of your people at heart. A new monitored election would confirm the results of the first election and bring the Iranian people together and the Iranian people would be shouting long life to the Supreme Leader.
This suggestion and questions are made in good faith in support that you have the best interests of the Iranian people at the heart of your convictions.
If this "Suggestion" is sent as a diplomatic communication to the Supreme Leader of Iran, it would be difficult for him to say that you are "meddling" in Iranian internal affairs.

MRCANDU10 (Cousin of Mr Get It Done)

They need to remove the mollahs from power. Killing innocent people in cold blood is evil. Iran has suffered for 30 years under this evil regime and they need to be freed.

My friends are asking what we can do? How United States can help people?
This is a simple answer:
- provide means of communications: US technically is capable of sending UHF TV programs directly from satellite.
- US can dedicate a cell-phone carrier satellite to help cell phone users in Iran have another way to upload videos, audios and call each other for help or for announcements.
- US can focus its sophisticated imaging satellites to take pictures, streaming videos from Tehran and other cities, giving the people inside and outside of Iran some views of the magnitude of this movement.
- US can rent Iranian satellites (broadcast from Los Angeles), to send information about Iranian movement and their supporters abroad.
and many other ways, IF US really wants to help.

I am scared of guns and would never own one but just to know I have the right to bear arms makes me feel like a free man. America this is why we need to honor and never allow our gov't to take away our rights to keep and bear arms- If the people in Iran had that right they would be able to protect themselves from the suppressors.

I am looking forward to your publishing date, 44 Days : Iran and the Remaking of the World. I'll get a copy of Attacks on the Press in 2007. I am writing a portfolio to submit to CNN discussing my take on stories such as Iran's Civil Unrest, etc.

I want to tell you how much I admire and respect your work and your perspective. I first noticed you in 2000.

Please read this e-mail on your program, about the girl named Neda who was silenced last week in Tehran.
Neda, we Iranina women love you and our heart breaks for seeing your beautiful face covered in blood.
Our sympathy to your family and we wish them patients. Our hear breaks and tears can not heal the pain of witnessing the suffering of our young people in the last 8 days.
As for you Neda, in Islam you are considered a “martyr” a “shaheed”. Your place will be the highest levels of heaven. Your death will give us courage to stand for what is right, for freedom and human rights for all. “who saves a life is like saving the whole of humanity, who kills an innocent is like killing the whole”. They have blood of innocent on their hands.

To all hard worker CNN reporters, Thank you so much for extensive coverage on Iran, you are the only broadcasting news providing around the o’clock coverage on Iran, as an American/ Iranian I appreciate your hard work. Second I appreciate President Obama’s standing we just need moral support and I assure you Mark my words there will be a street in Tehran name after Brak Hussein Obama soon that’s how optimistic I am of Iran’s future, both nations soon will be great friends for many years to come.
Long life, Freedom.

they must be reforms in iranian constitution ==is ayatollhah or the constitution . hossein moussavi is correct to protest

Reframing the position of the Conservative Iranian Revolution, and turning the ideological tables on them.
If Iran has the most stable democracy in the World, it's so great and powerful, the leadership loves it's people, and the government and the people follow the rules and laws of God, how can so many in Iran be swayed to protest against their own government and their own belief in the words of God on Earth, i.e., the words of their Supreme Leader? Furthermore , the basis of this challenge of law and words of God is due to persuasion from peoples that Iranians' despise, disbelieve in, and discredit.
If there is any truth to the accusations from the Iranian leadership, that their protestors are acting under the influence of Western countries and that these same countries are meddling in the "family affairs of Iran," it is if and only if Iran is not a stable place at all, and the Supreme leader does not speak the word of God. Or, Iran is not so great, and powerful ; instead they're government and people are constituted on weak precepts that not only require ideologies other than their own, but theirs' is definitively inadequate.
The point is, the world ought NOT fall-into the conservative Iranian trap of either clearly interfering, or coming across as weak on the world stage (from either speaking and acting forcefully, or not, in the wake of Iran's revolution, and atrocities against humanity). Rather by asserting the obvious logic, the world may more clearly read the absurd construct of Iran's ways, and paint them into a corner in which the ultra-conservative revolution is trapped with their own assertions. If we do not turn the ideological table around on them, we will continue to be party to their behavior, and as well be the fool at their party.

It's just nonsense, that Westerners have the power to persuade Iranians! By the very terms of their ideology, the Conservative Iranian Revolution is constructed as an infallible democracy of GOD. So, either, Iran is great and powerful, the government and the people follow the rules and laws of God, and the Supreme leader speaks the word of God. If so, it's just impossible for the people of Iran to follow the position of Western democracies. Or, if Westerners have the power to persuade Iranians to rebel against themselves, then, Iran is a weak, unstable, and lawless democracy run by a false leader. Obviously, if they were strong, and had an infallible ideology, there would be no need for Iranians to wine about outsiders meddling in their affairs!
It's just drivel for Iran to be both an infallible democracy of GOD, and for a large portion of its citizens to be influenced by outsiders. Any claim otherwise is impossible and illogical. Such contradictory claims ought to framed as the claptrap that it is, and the bright sunlight of plain and simple logic needs to be cast upon Iran's double talk, or lest we be the continuous fools.

Give me a break! Sure I feel for those people and their struggle but they are not saying they want better relations with the world in general or the United States in particular. We have our own problems. Put the coverage of Irans struggle in perspective with national news. In clos

I hope that those who call on the Americas way of life to air their struggle come to appreciate the freedoms they often condem. In closing my prayers are with those who do seek a more humane democratic society. Namaste

To the 'leaders' of Iran, and with all due respect,
YOU cannot 'sandbag' a Tsunami; the best YOU can do is 'negotiate' it. The 'WAVE' will have it's way.
Tide & time, waits for NO man.

Thank you CNN for your incredible coverage of the events in Iran!
It really is beginning to look like the powers that be in Iran have made some drastic mistakes over the last ten days.
I wish the Iranian people safety & hope.

Thanks for great coverage in such a difficult country. What Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his close clerics do not understand is that humam society is dynamic and not stagnant. Iran of 1979 is not the same as Iran of 2009. Over 50% of people living in Iran today are under the age of 30 which meas that they were born immedietly after the revolution. This is a young dynamic demographic, fully wired and connected to the world through technology. They have not seen what the revolution has done to further their lives and are therefore not obligated to be religiously faithful to the regime. This is the group that is going to change Iran in particular and middle east at large.

A Song for the Folk of Iran
Steve Ferzacca

Iran…………….
The beast is fierce and strong
It’s prey awake and bright
Locked in a gruesome fight In the streets of Iran
We hear your voices clear
We see the price you pay
To give your blood and tears in the streets of Iran
Iran……………………
The dawn of a new day
In this ancient land
You lead the world today to make a common stand
Ride a stallion of change
Reins tightly in your hands
A holy sense of hope a prayer for Iran
Iran………………….
We hear your voices clear
We see the price you pay
To give your blood and tears in the streets of Iran
Iran……………………..

I have been keeping track of the Iranian election outcome. . . the only comment I will make at this time is that the U.S. and other European nations or any other nations should understand that Iran is an independent nation that has the right to autonomy, rather we agree with them or not. In regards to the possible irregularities in the election, let us not forget the 2000 and 2004 election with former Pres George Bush! No re- election or the opportunity to have votes counter for the old"chad". an if we look at the history of irregulatity in voting in the U.S. and denial of basic rights . . . no nation forced or interfered . . . we must allow other nations to evolve as we have and only encourage and/or lead by example. So. . . let not forget our own past and we try to cast judgement. There is a biblical verse that reads something like. . ."let he without sin cast the first stone" . . . Let's lead by example . . .