The Iran Freedom Walk: Day 1 report and photos

Iran Freedom Foundation ^ | May 17, 2005 | Interesting Times

[Interesting Times]

Day 1: Philadelphia PA to Devon PA (click for details)

The Iran Freedom Walk started on a clear spring day across the street from the site of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Dr. Jerry Corsi answered questions from members of the media before starting on his planned 18-day walk to Washington DC.

Mr. Assadolah Morovati, who founded KRSI radio in Los Angeles and pioneered Iranian broadcasting in the U.S., apoke directly to the Iranian people in Farsi. He recalled the 26 years of brutal rule in Iran by the mullahs, and said that today we are at a crossroads, with an unprecedented opportunity to act together to remove them. He said that the people of Iran are ready, and we in America are obligated to provide what support we can. Mr. Morovati expressed his hope that by June 17, the date of the presidential election in Iran, the rule of the mullahs would be at an end.

Dr. Kamal Azari, chairman of the Iran Freedom Foundation, spoke next, emphasizing the need for a peaceful transition in Iran. He said that Iranians must unite to show the world they are ready for freedom and democracy.

Dr. Corsi then addressed supporters, describing the mullahs as a "criminal Mafia" who have hijacked Iran and the religion of Islam. He noted that they have exported terror around the world for 26 years, and said that they certainly cannot be trusted with nuclear weapons. Dr. Corsi described the upcoming June 16 elections as "a fraud" and said that he and the Iran Freedom Foundation will support whatever form of peaceful protest against the regime the Iranian people choose.

At the conclusion of his speech, Dr. Corsi dipped his finger into red paint, as a symbol of the suffering of the Iranian people under the mullahs. He said he looks forward to the day when he can replace the red with purple, the color marking the fingers of those who voted in the first free elections in Iraq, and now an international symbol of freedom in the Middle East.

With his family and supporters at his side, Dr. Corsi then took the first steps of the 200 mile, 18-day journey that will lead to Freedom Plaza in Washington DC.

The end of Day 1 finds Dr. Corsi in Devon, PA, midway between Malvern and Radnor, about 4 miles north of the original target of Newtown Square on a slightly revised route, having covered a solid 16 miles.

[Interesting Times]

G. Gordon Liddy had a couple of live interviews with Jerry yesterday. Paul Schiffer, who is accompanying Dr. Corsi, also reported live on The Schiffer Report on RighTalk radio. International coverage of the Walk by the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe, and by Radio Farda into Iran, has begun.

[Interesting Times]

Freedom hits the road...

[privatepigg]

Azadi bareya Iran, baby. It's about time.

[Syncro]

Thanks IT

His wife and daughter walking with him too...cool!

[RobFromGa]

thanks for the ping, happy trails to Dr. Corsi!

Free Iran!

RobFromGa

[NautiNurse]

Wonderful report and pics. Beautiful weather too. Thanks for the ping.

[Just mythoughts]

(no) BUMPS on the road to Freedom, prayer for a safe trip!!!

[SunkenCiv]

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[Paul_Denton]

Wish I was there. Glad this is happening. FREE IRAN!

[razoroccam]

Thanks, do you have the route for the next 2 days?

[Libertina]

BTTT We love the photos - keep em coming!

[sionnsar]

ping

[nuconvert]

BUMP

[Interesting Times]

Thanks, do you have the route for the next 2 days?

Jerry and company covered more ground yesterday than expected, though they had to veer a bit north. We'll be posting information about the next leg later tonight.

[blackie]

Let Freedom Reign!

[abner]

Bump!

[zot]

Thanks for the report and the ping. Looks like he is off to a good start.

[CHARLITE]

Thanks so much for this great post! It is magnificent - so inspiring! Next thing Jerry Corsi needs to do is to announce that he is a candidate for the U.S. Senate against John False Kerry. Any patriot with Jerry's courage, insights and resolve should be able to bounce Sir Lurch clear out of the Senate once and for all, and give the people of the Commonwealth of Masschusetts real representation in the United States Senate. I live for the day!

Thanks again, interestingtimes!

Char :)

[EternalVigilance]

Excellent work, IT.