[IMC-Editorial] Letter on Demonstrations for Freedom in Iran

[ARI Media]

Dear Editor:

Hundreds of Iranian students took to the streets last week to protest
the dictatorial religious rule under which they live. They were
calling for a separation between mosque and state, and in doing so
were risking their lives.

These students could use all the help they can get in their fight
against Iran's terrorist regime. But--for all their professed concern
about human rights--the Western media and the Bush administration seem
indifferent to the students' plight. If our president believes a
militarily attack on Iran--the world's most active state sponsor of
terrorism--is unwarranted at this point, he should at least give his
full support to the students' cause. Such support would go a long way
to show freedom-seeking Muslims worldwide, who suffer under secular or
religious political oppression, that America stands with them in their
struggle for freedom. Such support would also show our enemies that we
are serious about defeating them.

A few words spoken by President Bush in support of the Iranian
protestors would surely help bring down the regime--without the need
of a war. So why isn't the president speaking out?

Sincerely,

David Holcberg
Ayn Rand Institute
2121 Alton Parkway, #250
Irvine, CA  92606
United States
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