Here is today’s press release from an Iranian student group with ties to those inside Iran. I think you will appreciate it.
The 2nd anniversary of September 11th Tragedy and the Iranian Nation
SMCCDI (Public Statement)
September 11, 2003Two 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)
This is a touching statement from the “Student Movement,” and from a country that has suffered grievously from Islamist, Wahhabist thinking.
Liberterians too often have a deracinated view of the cultural continuity necessary if radicalism, of whatever form, is to be resisted. And so thanks are due to Samizdata, a libertarian site, for posting the Iranian student’s statement.
Recently, the Iranian student movement contacted ANSWER, a left-wing group in America, to ask for help organizing demonstrations of support for Iran. ANSWER answered NO. Point blank.
Instapundit has the outrageous details.
It is our duty as libertarians to support these people. Moral support in the form of demonstrations is all they ask for.
Without being too personal, I admit I pray for them.
“…from a country that has suffered grievously from Islamist, Wahhabist thinking.”
Iran is Shiite. Wahhabism is a Sunni sect.
The Iranian mullacracy and Wahhabism are both totalitarian, so I imagine that quite a few Westerners fail to note that distinction.
I hope that some day we can join with the Iranian students in the war against Islamofascism.