[Tainan]

Well, I guess its easy to respond with a knee-jerk and insinuate that my post is one made from a lack of knowledge...which you obviously possess. But lets look at what the actions of this man represent.
Yes, he is making a noble gesture. One born out of frustration and fear. Frustration with his current government no doubt. And fear for his safety and the safety of those who are taking to the streets to protest this sham of an election.
But look what he has done?
He has taken a fake weapon out with his march. This will surely attract the attention of the security people and Revolutionary Guards who are looking for any and all reasons to rain down unholy havoc on the protesters heads. He is drawing the attention of the bad guys. This is not a wise thing to do.
To hell with 'good or noble' intentions. He is endangering himself and any other person around him with this antic.
This is not a smart move. Yes, I can understand what may have motivated him to do this...but its not a good move.

So, go ahead and make your comments. But don't think your view, or mine, are the only opinions possible and worthy about this incident.

I can only hope that this man is still around to be interviewed when this all sorts itself out.

[Eaker]

This post at least makes some sense. The “Darwin Award” post still doesn’t.

[Travis McGee]

If the man's not dead already, he will probably be arrested, beaten, tortured and executed. (And he knows this.)

But he's fighting for freedom. Tactics are a separate discussion.

He's not at home hiding under his bed, like most men will do at such times.