I’m observing the protests in Iran in awe and with envy.
The protests that have shaken Iran’s theocratic government stemmed from accusations that the June 12 election was a result of “massive and systematic fraud” perpetrated by the winning re-electionist President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
A government council tasked to investigate the complaints admitted that in some 50 constituencies there were more votes cast than there were registered voters.
The government has clamped down on street and internet protests. The two-week unrest has injured hundreds of people tear -gassed and pummeled by policemen.