Remembering Neda

I’m sure by now you’ve seen the tragic video of Neda Soltan’s death.  It is heartbreaking.  And it makes me so angry.

The details about her are hazy. I’ve read that she was 16, I’ve read that she was 27.  One report said she was a philosphy student, another said she was into music.  One said she was engaged, another said she was dating.  None of it matters.  She was a human, and humans deserve better than to be randomly shot and to die in the street in their father’s arms.

I get why Obama’s not doing more, I understand his restraint.  But what is going on in Iran is simply out of control.  People are dying every single day for democracy.  What is it going to take for the people of Iran to have some freedom, to have their voice heard?  Are we supposed to be waiting for another Islamic Revolution?

I’m not sure what to do – I mean sure it’s fine to tint my avatar green or change the timezone on my twitter, but I want to do more.  It’s just so upsetting.

EDIT: You could also sign this letter to the UN asking them to intervene.

peace,
e.

Tagged as: freedom, iran, RIP

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Eva

Eva Haldane, editor of Sassy Women Online and doctoral candidate at Columbia University. You can find her personal blog at evahaldane.com.