The protests for an investigation into the presidential election results has continued in the streets of Tehran. The people are courageous and dedicated to see their government become more open and honest. I am hoping that the government does not respond with a harsh crackdown. One good sign is that the Grand Ayatollah (the most powerful person in Iran - even more so than the president) has said he is open to a partial recount.
Thousands rally to support Iranian government
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The Iranian people do have a right to an investigation of the election, although the govenrment may take action against them as they see fit. The history of the Iranian government has been long intolerable for it's citizens and often the government works for itself rather then listen to the people. The Grand Ayatollah admission to being open for an investigation can only help the people. I believe with past elections and history that tampering with the votes may have occured. The governmwnt of Iran has not necessarily represented it's people all the time and mostly acts on their own terms. An investigation could reveal this.
Parker Evans
Period 5
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