[Jhensy]

I'd see it as hopeful. Don't forget that Iran had a vast, Europeanized educated middle class for years- they were great allies of ours, and our best friends in the Arab world until the fundamentalists took over with fall of the Shah. Despite the stupidity of their rulers these past 20 years, much of Iran remembers the good ol' days when they WERE a civlized country. This crack in the mullahs' dam should be encouraged, not laughed at.

[Gadsden1st]

I'm not laughing. Too many Americans have shed too much blood to make and keep us and others free. I have no sympathy for any people who allow themselves to be governed by tyrants. People get the government they deserve. If they are not brave enough to fight to their deaths to overthrow their shackels, don't come sniveling to us when the cr#p is about to hit the fan. Too little...too late!!

[egarvue]

I agree. I am constantly seeing articles about the Iranian youth loving America and American culture, and they are constantly chafing under the rule of the old men clerics. If I recall correctly, due to its protracted war with Iraq in the 80's, this country has a huge percentage of young people in it; I believe that there is hope for this country.