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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Urgent Iran Action Needed!

Read this link on Dalian Eagle Sky Company's actions in regard to Iran

This report is as of yet unconfirmed in the mainstream media, but the pictures of these anti-riot vehicles and equipment have been circulating from Tehran for a few weeks now.  The trucks are equipped with two high-powered water cannons which are controlled from inside the vehicle and are capable of firing teargas and other chemicals great distances.  From the reports I've read, Iran has been amassing these trucks and other anti-riot equipment, likely in preparation for February 11th, which is the anniversary of the collapse of the Shah's rule, which was essentially the beginning of Iran's shift to an Islamic Republic.  Presumably, the street protests and civil disobedience which began last year on June 12th will continue in full force on this important date.

With the Iranian regime spending so much on these vehicles and equipment (the trucks alone are said to cost $650,000- mainly due from their rush order from China) it is clear that those in power are afraid- afraid of the power of justice, liberty, and freedom which has awakened the Iranian citizens.  This in a way is good news, because it shows that Khamenei and his puppets are losing their grip around Iran's throat.  However, this is also bad news because Khamenei is no where near prepared to back off without a fight.  And if we've learned anything from the brutal crackdowns of the past half a year, any continued protest will likely result in the injury, imprisonment, and death of many Iranian citizens.  February 11th may become Iran's version of what June 4th is for the Chinese- this could very well be a Tienanmen square-like disaster.

Though success in Iran will ultimately be won through the Iranian citizens themselves, we should not feel helpless and apathetic everywhere else in the world.  We need to let Iran know that the whole world is watching, and that we believe the Iranian people are fighting the good fight for justice and freedom.  We must support them through solidarity- through sending our letters and calls and dissent to Iran's current despots, and by sending our love and support and kindness to those in Iran who fight for the truths we hold to be self-evident: that all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights.  The Islamic Republic of Iran has failed to protect the rights of its citizens in any way, shape, or form.  It is therefore time for the severance of the bonds between them.

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