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Listen Up Government of Iran: My Mom Has A Message For You!

pattis_message.jpgSusan notes: one year after this piece was originally posted, several Iranian women face barbaric deaths by stoning, three young Americans are being held without charge in Evin prison, and the world is as outraged now as it was in the aftermath of the elections in June 2009. My Mom still has the same message for those in Iran who continue to act criminally against their own people…

People who live more than eight decades have usually acquired some wisdom – simple wisdom that comes from personal experience.

My mom Patti is no exception.

She turns 81 in a few weeks. Although her memory isn’t what it used to be, her heart knows what’s right, and she’s not afraid to speak her mind.

She and I had a conversation about Iran tonight. I asked her a few questions. Her thoughtful answers made a whole lot of sense.

Here’s what she said:

Related links:
Amnesty International
What Would You Say To A Victim Of Torture?

My Mom Thinks It’s Unfair. What Do You Think?
Listen Up Government of Iran: My Mom Has A Message For You!
Author J.K. Rowling Talks About Her Personal Experience With Amnesty International
An 80th Birthday Tribute To My Mom Patti

More Music In Support Of Iran: U2 Goes Green In Barcelona
Joan Baez Sings We Shall Overcome For People Of Iran
United For Neda (Divided We Fall) Amazing Tune, Powerful Message, Disturbing Images
We Stand By You In Solidarity (Bon Jovi & Co)
Leyla Cries By Day, And Shouts From The Rooftops By Night
United For Neda (Divided We Fall) Amazing Tune, Powerful Message, Disturbing Images
The Amazingly Transformative Miracle of Music: WOW !!
Music, Dance and More (AWR)

Doctor Shares Neda’s Last moments (this is an amazing testimonial, must watch)
A Young Girl Is Shot Dead
Neda Loved Music, Not Politics (this is a lovely interview with a friend of hers and of her fiance)
Iranian "Lionesses" In The Streets of Iran