They might not get what they want, the road to freedom and democracy is never easy. It is a rare opportunity, given the power of the opposition party led by Mousavi, but today's speech by the supreme leader is a clear signal that this movement might be just another brave attempt in vain.
I like the speech Obama gave in Cairo, he is inspirational yet he is realistic and taking a progmatic approach towards complex issues. The issue between Israel and Palestine is not just political or religious, it is an economic conflict essentially for the people. When people start to believe they will have a more comfortable and secure life, they will choose to live rather than becoming a martyr. There has to be hope for them in the future. And compromises have to be made on both sides.
The west wants to see a more liberal and open Iran, however, they must be prepared the progress there could take long time and the process could be quite painful, and there will be set backs as history does not evolve like one straight line. Obama is right about letting Iranian people choose their own destiny, and history has proved the internal force within the country is ultimately the driving and determining force in the development. In the meantime, regardless how worried we are about the situation, we have to let the nation take its own course. They will get there, but it will be a long bumpy road.. .
