The news story:
Tens of thousands of Iranian protesters clashed with security forces nationwide, as a major religious holiday was convulsed by what appeared to be the worst street violence since antigovernment demonstrations broke out more than six months ago.
In the capital of Tehran, security forces opened fire on crowds in the central neighborhood of College Square around 11:30 a.m., killing at least four protesters, according to opposition Web sites, eyewitness accounts and online videos. Opposition sites put the death toll as high as eight in Tehran by late Sunday.
It is to be hoped that President Obama will find it within him to speak up and defend these fighters for freedom. Whatever deal he hopes to make with the mullahs isn’t worth it at the price of innocent blood.
These demonstrations show that the Iranian government is weak. Weak, and led by cowardly bullies, in to the bargain. In other words, just the sort of people who will back down if confronted forcefully.
Now, if only someone in the Administration would show some force…
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