Friday, February 22, 2008
By: IranVNC
Published: Friday, February 22, 2008
*Blogging political and social issues
Roozbahan Amiri, in his blog entitled ‘thinking with a sledgehammer’ has looked back at recent events at Iranian universities. He criticizes the ‘lack of presence and influence of the leftists’ [reformists] views’. He writes;
“The presence of the leftists has been clearly felt at universities since 1382 [year starting 21 March 2003]. The presence of Mr [Mohammad] Khatami at Tehran University has removed any doubt about the presence of the leftists at universities. Leftist publications can be seen at universities; some of these publications even place a star in their logos in whatever way possible. Some people forget that perhaps one day they would be accountable for their beliefs!!! They are certain to be found guilty because their beliefs are not liked by many people. In a country where the ruling circle becomes tighter everyday, the fate of the leftists is clear. Time passes by, their clashes with their critics increase and ultimately some of them are arrested…
“What can we do to avoid being taken to the disciplinary committee to be suspended from continuing our education? Or, to avoid being arrested by the security forces and taken to the Revolution Court, preparing ourselves for possible imprisonment? What should we do or what can we do? What can we do to avoid harming some of our dear ones?...”
Written on Friday, February 22, 2008
http://www.potck.blogfa.com/post-60.aspx
On the weblog ‘the dream of an artilleryman’, Amir has posted an item entitled ‘the dream of a conscienceless society’. As a committed journalist, he writes about the way civil activists are treated. He also writes on issues such as execution, retaliation [Persian: qesas] and similar punishments. He analyzes relevant newspaper headlines; criticizes the silence of the society and ‘the indifference of the society and the press’ in dealing with such issues. He writes:
“…News from the southeastern part of the country indicates that the hands and feet of a number of individuals have been severed. Of course, they were criminals, thieves, smugglers and… at least this is what newspapers have reported and that their punishments were carried out in the presence of physicians and under hygienic conditions. What difference does it make who has reported these news? If they are the quotes of an influential official, they become both publishable and attractive. They sell as good as ‘Saw I, II, III and IV’ and this is enough for newspapers.
None of these punishments are horrendous, because our society does not believe that they are. If we think that there is still some “humanity” left in the people of this land, we should admit that such a level of indifference was not there from the beginning…”
Written on Friday, February 22, 2008
http://amiir.net/?p=14
Ehsan Ramezanian, in his blog entitled ‘I am a liberal’, examines the story of the Turkish parliament abolishing the ban of the Hijab [Islamic dress code] at universities. He believes that the news made three groups really happy. First, university students, who were keen on wearing the Hijab; second, human rights forums and third, some subsidized Iranian newspapers which created such hue and cry over the issue that you’d think a revolution – such as the one we experienced in Iran - had occurred in Turkey and that the secular state was on the verge of collapse.
Ehsan believes that the first two groups should naturally be happy. However, he criticizes the loud cheers of the third group who mainly rely on government subsidies and the public fund. Providing a historical example, Ehsan believes that this kind of support will not be in the interest of the Turkish government. He writes:
“…Once upon a time in a small town somewhere in the world, a renowned and popular figure was standing as a candidate for the position of mayor. Apparently, his chances of winning the mayorship election were by far greater than other candidates. A few days before the election, a notorious figure announced that he supported the popular candidate. The unfortunate candidate begged this infamous person, in whatever language he could, not to support him and he even publicly announced in the town’s main square that he had nothing to do with that disreputable person. But it was too late and, despite all his merits, he lost the race to a rival …
“I said all this so that you would better understand the position of Turkey’s leading government officials. The Islamist and secular president and prime minister of Turkey have in whatever way possible, and through their deeds and words, promised their nation and the West that they have nothing to do with fundamentalism. I think that secretly and in the presence of the Turkish armed forces, which protect “Kamal Ataturk’s” legacy, they are forced to swear to all sacred things under the sun in order to prove that they are loyal to the constitution…”
Written on Friday, February 22, 2008
http://www.ehsanramezanian.blogfa.com/post-34.aspx
*Social psychology
Nushin Ja’fari, in her blog ‘primary school friend’ writes about three reactions that most people show when they face problems and difficulties. She writes:
“ 1. You can act like a horse. Once the horse sees a wall standing on the way, it changes its mind and returns to where it came from!
“ 2. You can act like a donkey, which, bent on passing through a wall, knocks itself hard against it trying to break it down only to risk breaking its head or completely losing its sense of direction.
“ 3.Or you can act like a turtle. As it sees a wall, the turtle slowly moves along the side of the wall. After it reaches the end of the wall, it eventually passes through!”
Written on Friday, 22 February 2008
http://yaredabestaani.bogfa.com/post-137.aspx
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