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Iranians “We Do Not Want an Islamic State”

I found this reference on Global Voices: Kuwait:

#Several bloggers including Schrr have reported[Fa] that today in Sadeghyeh in Tehran,while security forces wanted to arrest a young girl,many people came to help her.Here is a video film about this event where people chanted “we do not want Islamic State”.

The video is a little chaotic, but I love it that bloggers/U-Tubers can share all this news quickly and efficiently.

February 24, 2008 - Posted by | News, Women's Issues |

3 Comments »

  1. This is actually not new to me. Iranians never wanted the current-state Iran or an Islamic Republic to be specific. If you study the 1979 Iranian revolution, you will clearly understand what Iranians truly wanted. The overthrow of the Shah was a bloody battle, all of it for the sake of true democracy, but unfortunately, they never obtain it. One of my friends who visited Iran recently told that it’s quite rare to spot a authoritative cleric in the streets because he will be beaten up by the public. He also mentioned that a 2nd Iranian revolution isn’t actually far off.

    Mind you, Iranians’ denouncement of an Islamic state doesn’t mean they don’t want to be Muslims. They just want a political system that is secular and nonreligious, similar to Turkey’s political system. I really hope Iran returns to the way it used to be and maybe better. A place where arts, science, and beautiful tradition and culture roamed the soil.

    Angelo's avatar Comment by Angelo | February 24, 2008 | Reply

  2. Ironically, scenes of civil unrest like these give me a sense of peace, rather than anxiety. People will only put up with so much before they’ve had enough and take to the streets. With so my tyrannical governments around the world, it seems the protests are getting louder. And not just in the Middle East.
    I agree with you Angelo, and hope Iran returns to the way it used to be – and better. I hope the same for Iraq. If everyone would get out and let the Iraqi people make their own choices, things would definitely be better. I think, as a general rule, the west far underestimates the common sense of the people in the region – and perhaps simultaneously overestimates the ability of some governments to control a populace that simply doesn’t want to be controlled.
    Of course, there’s always the KSA…
    Great post Intlexpatr, as usual! 🙂

    Fat Jeff's avatar Comment by Lofter | February 24, 2008 | Reply

  3. Angelo, I had no idea. I learn something from you guys every day. I would love to visit Iran. I understand about wanting a secular state. I am religious. and I don’t believe religion should be imposed by the state. On the other hand . . . the headscarf issue? Shouldn’t women be able to wear – or not wear – hijab, as their belief dictates?

    Lofter, thanks. I hear things ARE getting better in Iraq. Let’s hope.

    intlxpatr's avatar Comment by intlxpatr | February 24, 2008 | Reply


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