I do not mean to intrude, and I do not mean to be disrespectful, but when a young woman is killed just for standing up for her beliefs, it is absolutely my business and I will speak out.
I respect Iran and Iranian culture, but I have no respect for a regime that rigs elections and then kills people who protest the travesty.
I have nothing against Islam, nothing against Muslims, but I have a big beef against the people who force women to the sidelines and then accuse others of being the "great Satan."
I am Neda and I am here for the Iranian people.
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