(Ask Your ) Questions regarding the disaster in Iran

30 Dec 2003

[Ex-Dem]

The 2nd anniversary of September 11th Tragedy and the Iranian Nation
SMCCDI (Public Statement)
Sep 11, 2003
http://www.daneshjoo.org/article/publish/article_3046.shtml

Two years have passed since the "Tragedy of September 11th". A tragedy resulting from an unprecedented terror attack on the US soil and which took thousands of innocent lives and left many grieving families behind.

Without the shadow of any doubt, this infamous attack was the true manifestation that fanatical Islamic Terrorism has no boundaries and is hell bent in uprooting all the advances achieved by the civilized World, replacing it with archaic beliefs along with an intolerant value system inherent in all overzealous religious sects.

September 11th occurred while the Iranians were commemorating their loved one's massacre at the hands of the fascist-theological Islamic Republic regime. This is exactly why the Iranians, immediately felt in their bones the impact of this murderous act and sympathized with the Americans. Few hours later and in thousands, they took to the streets to support the wounded American Nation and to share its sorrow while undergoing the brutality of the regime's shock troops. .

"America, America.... Condolences, Condolences!" and "Death to Taliban, whether in Kabul or Tehran" they chanted while holding their candle lights despite the brutal attacks of Hezbollahi thugs!!


Since then, Iranians have become more determined than ever to stand up against intolerance and tyranny as they saw the trueness of the unprecedented declaration of President George Bush on "War against Terror" and his revelation of the hideousness of religious fanaticism. They've regain hope by witnessing the overthrow first of the backwarded Taliban rulers in Afghanistan and then of the Iraq's Bathist regime, two of the most notorious supporters and purveyors of global terrorism in contemporary international politics.


Without the shadow of any doubt, the Iranians, themselves the first victims of terrorism for nearly a quarter of a century, not only sympathize with the Americans, but they identify with them in this "Just war". They're are engaged in a daily battle to rid themselves of their monstrous regime known for being the "Mother of Islamist Terrorism" and a notorious member of the "Axis of Evil".


More than ever, the struggling freedom loving Iranians are looking for the moral support of the Americans in their global quest to rid the world of this unholy, demonic menace. The Iranian people are in search of a democratic government separate from religious fanaticism, and a free and peaceful society. In pursuit of these goals they ask the American people to join with them in opposition to any reform or reformist movement within the Islamic republic, and to ask of their representative not to embrace or endorse any such sham reform in Iran, as they are nothing but an illusion and they do not represent the Iranian people.
The "Student Movement Coordination Committee for Democracy in Iran" while honoring all those who perished during the horrific September 11 attack and expressing once again its deepest sympathy with the families of the victims, declares that will do what ever is necessary to strengthen the bond and cooperation between the two great nations of Iran and America in the fight and struggle against Global Terrorism and Religious Fanatism.


It's of this committee's strongest believe that the Iranian and American peoples will emerge victorious in their noble mission of contributing to a safer and peaceful World!


September 11, 2003 (20th Shahrivar 1382)
The "Student Movement Coordination Committee for Democracy in Iran" (SMCCDI)

[Pan_Yans Wife]

Please keep us informed.

Thank you.

[Ex-Dem]

"...Many of us only hear about Iran in the news when Western media show violent protests – and the burning of the American flag surrounded by chants of ‘Death to America.' "But my friends, that is exactly what the brutal regime in control of Iran wants you to think. The fact is, the overwhelming majority of Iranians today are strongly pro-American.

"After Sept. 11th, the Iranian people took to the streets holding impromptu candlelight vigils in solidarity with the American people. As you can imagine, such action was highly embarrassing to the ruling mullahs – and harsh crackdowns were ordered, people were again imprisoned and tortured. What does it say to us that Iranians knew this would be the consequence of their action – and they did it anyway."

- Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kansas

http://www.salamworldwide.com/legalese7th.html

[RightOnline]

God bless you and yours. Our prayers are with you and your countrymen. It's a terrible thing, such an earthquake.

Don't worry; most here are getting the word that the Iranian populace are young, informed, and pro-Western.......and are every bit as fed up with the mullahs in power as we are.

We're here for you, my friend.

[DoctorZIn]

For those not familiar with Iranian history, let me share something that may help you understand why Iran could easily become our biggest ally in the middle-east.

After the revolution, the people were excited about the possibility of having a true democracy. But the people did not know how to create one one their own and it was co-opted by the Arab Muslim clerics.

These clerics hate everything Persian (Iranian). They hate Iranian nationalism. For this the people of Iran, who are a proud people, hate them. The Persians fought the Arabs for hundreds of years and are now their slaves.

The problem has become so severe that the leaders of their Courts, Governors of provinces (such as Tehran) and now even their security forces are being filled only with non-Persian Arabs, from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan. The ruling Mullahs can not find or trust their own people to rule Iran.

The hatred is so great today, that huge numbers of Iranians no longer identify themselves as Muslims and are looking to pre-Islamic religions for their identity.

To discover more about this join us at the Iranian Alert Daily Thread. We go into depth on these issues, day by day as events unfold.

http://www.freerepublic.com/~doctorzin/

[Search4Truth]

Yeh, Jimmy Carter's watch. I remember that.

Thank God, we are stronger now and will not fail the Iranians again.

Lord, we do not understand suffering, but we are grateful that you have promised to be with us during it. May those who are suffering take solace in the Lord's infinite mercy.

[DoctorZIn]

I agree.

[headsonpikes]

God bless you and yours.

Justice will not be denied forever.

[LadyPilgrim]

May God Bless you and yours during this time of anguish.
We, here in our country love, freedom loving people. May you be free soon.
Tell us what we can do to help you and others there in your vicinity.
Where are you located? (Not exact location. Just area.)

[DoctorZIn]

He is from Tehran.

[LadyPilgrim]

Thanks, I hadn't read all the way down!

[Alamo-Girl]

Bump!

[RaceBannon]

I have a question that many here sometimes say, but daily think about:

1.) How is it, if there is a majority of Iranians that want the Mullahs gone, Why has there not been an uprising in the streets the size of the protests against the Shah? We know that there were demonstrations last spring and summer, but none were as large as in the 1970's against the Shah. Why?

2.) Why has there not been an organized military-like resistance against the Mullahs?

3.) Can private citizens own personal firearms? Pistols or rifles?

4.) Can Iranians leave the country voluntarily without persecution from the Government?

5.) Are there many Iranians leaving the country to flee to Iraq to ask the Americans for asylum?

Thank you for any answers you can give! :)

[BJungNan]

Not a good joke, man.

Not sure it was a joke. And, I just heard that Iran has said they will accept help from any country but Israel. How's that for ya?

[LibertyBelt]

Christmas in Bam

When disaster comes to a city,
has not the LORD caused it? Amos

It was Christmas
In this Lisbon,
In a land where Magi
Once followed a star
To the Light from Judah,
and Herod's wrath.
Now, sadly, the sign says
"Jews stay home."
But what then can we say
of their God? Did He remain,
or vacate His throne?

And did He drop this morning Bam
on the women and children of Iran?
Were the Persians crushed,
this army of sleepers buried
by this Mountain of Truth
who planned the attack
on this axis of evil-
the wheels of His judgment
churning like a juggernaut,
relentless in their turning?

And does He now direct as well
this blitzkrieg of mercy
that floods in like a river enraged
in a downpour of warmth and grief?
Digging under the silent rubble,
where is the cause of all this trouble?

Where was Noah? Where the warning
that God was about to shake the earth
and make the very skies to fall?
Did all things work together for good
for these that did not know enough,
or knowing of Him, love Him:
who think of Christ as merely man
and not the mighty Son of God?

Ten Twin Towers destroyed
in a sudden flash, in a moment of -
was it anger that led the Sovereign Lord
to let these ancient buildings fall?
Or -what would Anselm think of this-
is this the natural consequence,
not of sin, which leads to death,
but merely the bowels of Mother Earth
which burped and simply let out breath?
Would there be a lasting effect
if Heaven's Hand was not the cause
and somewhat like a poker chip
God must obey
the random rules of rocks?

Lisbon crushed more souls
than bones. What of Bam,
where Allah is the architect
of this ancient citadel,
which in one horrid moment
fell?
Here, as the wailing rises
straight to God, and the living sound
like the dead, gone quick, is where
the Earth has a habit, of late,
of swallowing Iranians whole,
or in parts, and spitting them back
to the surface of our worst dreams.
Here is where Red Crescent and Cross
labor in vain under the stars,
and wise men seek some way to explain
the ways of God to men.
What fools we are
without our faith, for death is eventually
Everyman's fate.

[texasflower]

wonderful article. thanks for posting it.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

I too am interested in the answers to those questions.

It is repeatedly stated that the Iranians do not want the US to militarily overthrow the regime. If that is true, then do the people have the will to band together to overthrow their government?

If it is time that the people need, then I truly do understand. Strength in numbers.

And then peace through strength.

[Eala]

Mareh Tehran hastee ya maree yek jahee deghe.
Omid varam khe beh Eroneh man beghee khe kaylee enrooz delam checast ..
President Bush condelences mefestredeh ..
ZENDEH BASH AZAD IRAN!
ZENDEH BAD PRESIDENT BUSH!!
MARG BAR ISLAMIC REPUBLIC!!!

(LibreOuMort, translation please...?)

[Eala]

From preparations here for last summer's rally in Seattle.

[Eala]

Americans and Iranians, United We Stand Against The Islamic Regime of Iran!

On Christmas Day my (Farsi-speaking American conservative) wife received a sweatshirt with this graphic on it -- she broke down and cried...