Show Your Support!

I don’t understand how the media is not making a big deal about the conflict in Iran right now. I am following so many twitter and facebook pages from people in the middle of the riots in Iran at this moment and it is a BIG deal. How is this not on the front page of every newspaper right now? I usually don’t get that involved in politics but I’ve never felt as passionate about a human rights issue as now. Maybe it’s because people are saying it’s a “women’s” movement, or maybe it’s because it’s being led by young people who are just like me, except for the fact that they were born in a different country.

If anyone is in NYC tomorrow, please attend this rally in Union Square. As my old headshot photographer, Shirin Tinati said, “I feel its vital to have as many Non-Iranian people gather to show support as possible. Human rights are being violated in Iran and that is a global concern not just a national one. Please come out and join us....each and every individual voice can make a difference.”

We are lucky to be in this country right now where most of our worries involve what to eat for lunch, not how to get to the market without being shot at. We should not be taking our freedom for granted. We need to support those who have to fight for theirs.


Host: Where Is My Vote-NYC
Type: Causes-Rally
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Union Square
Street: 14th Street
City/Town: New York, NY
8477694276
Email: whereismyvotenyc.2009@yahoo.com

Description:
no flags-no factions
Invite anyone and everyone!!
Wear Black and Green. Bring candles, white flowers and green ribbon!!!
We need to come out and show those back in Iran that we honor them. "

At least 19 people were killed in clashes in Tehran on Saturday as Iranians took to the streets to protest the results of the June 12 presidential election, according to hospital sources." "Iranian-funded Press TV confirmed 13 fatalities, while unconfirmed reports put the number as high as 150."Additionally 457 (official report) to 700 protesters, activists and opposition leader have been arrested or detained.

RE-Post and Forward!!!!
Come show support.