The president
of Iran has been rebuked by many clerics in his home country, simply for
hugging the grieving mother of President Chavez. When clerics hold such sway
over a nation, the people at large are the losers because their leaders lack
the common touch or understanding of human nature.
Yes. I am
sure that there are strict rules governing the interactions between members of
the opposite sex but to take such matter to the level that is being displayed in
Iran borders on the ridiculous if not a
serious breach of well recognised human
rights.
That I am
defending the actions of a man who himself has been behind many repressive
measures in Iran is in itself a bit strange, but I at least recognise that he
just may have a softer side. It is a pity that the vast majority of fellow Iranians
are so controlled by religious police who use that role to bully and cajole the
citizens. Many of these ‘police’ are nothing more than thugs. I wish the kinder
and more real side of this great religion could show its face, just like it
does in other countries.
Oh well, I
guess we have our share of zealots in New Zealand too!
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