Since the reelection of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Iran, there have been protests in the streets because of claims of a fixed election. The middle class seem to be most affected by Ahmadinejad because of claims that he has mishandled the economy and now the election. Iran has had a terrible past 30 years and I believe this stolen election may be the driving point for the Iranians to take back their country and create a change. I really support the Iranians because of our own failure to do anything about the stolen election in 2000 here in the United States.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ml_iran_analysis
Kathryn Edel
POS2001
9:00a.m. M-F
6 comments:
I agree that they are doing the right thing by protesting the election results. In 2000, most of us stood by and let our election be thrown away. I am still somewhat skeptical of what Iran would be like even with a new president. I look forward to seeing how all of this plays out.
Justin Ford
POS2001
9:00a.m. M-F
I also think that the Iranian people should revolt and demand justice for the obvious crime that has taken place. If they were to not do that, it would just set a precedent to any future leaders of the country that it could be done, and would create a very weak image in the world community.
Randall Grant
POS2001
12PM M-F
First, was is the 200 or the 2004 election that was supposedly fixed? I thought it was 2004 with Kerry?? Secondly, the Mid-East is the most unstable geographic area, even though Ahmadinejad might not be the best man in our eyes for the job, a change at this point in time might not be the best thing..
Lucas Parsons
PoS2001 MF 9
June 16, 2009
In response to Parsons. Both of the elections were badly handled in the U.S.
Cleary Ahmedinejad isn't a good leader and the leader of the protests who is trying to replace him isn't a good guy. Yet change seems to be the only thing Iran can hope for because obviously what Iran has been doing for the past 30 years isn't working for them.
Kathryn Edel
9:00a.m. M-F
POS2001
The question isn't whether Ahmedinejad is the right person to be president right now. The matter is that in a democratic society, even if is underdeveloped, there was an election and it seems obvious that the number of votes was not representative the people. On that note it is hypocritical to say this as noted that our own electoral system needs work. The difference between actions that took place in 2000 and 2004 is evident. What no one is addressing not just the region's instablity, but the fact that Tehran has been reputed for seek nuclear capiblities, especially be a state supporter of terrorism.
Okino Leiba
POS2001 12 p.m.
June 17, 2009
I agree, this sucks for the people in Iran. They get together and make a decision to change their country and they can't even make it happen. Also the point in knowing it was a fixed election and not being able to do anything about it. I think they are pushed over their limit. I think they will get together as the people and try to overthrow the government.
Terrell Jones
POS2001 12p.m.
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