Lots of opinions about the Iran elections going around........

When you realize that in 1953 Iran was a democracy, and the U.S. helped it to be over-thrown; aided and endorsed the new shah, one wonders what's going on in this latest Iran issue of 2009.

Looking at their 'revolution' in 1979; protests and problems again in the 1980's, and more trouble in 1999, it's clear that not all of their problems are coming from 'within'. Outside interference and financial aid to continue to put Iran's government in a state of fragile and vulnerable circumstances, makes us realize that much of this has been because of Iran's oil resources and how it fits into the 'scheme' of all countries in the mid-east.

Of all the blogs; web-sites, and MSM news reports I've seen and listened to, I think this is what strikes me most - Israel's interference and financial support to militants and demonstrators who have a real interest in seeing Iran continue with its struggles.

Iran has a right to nuclear energy just as our country utilizes; how can the USA who have 'weapons of mass destruction' continue to challenge other countries and put sanctions on those countries for seeking to build appropriate ways to protect their own land and govern in the way they choose?

Name the hypocrites in all of this, and if you do it alphabetically start with "A" for America, and even as you get through the alphabet, you'll have to add the United States under "U".

I suggest we stay away from focusing on unrest and hot spots that disrupt our personal lives; cause fear and worry, and focus only on those issues that we can help control within our own country where we live.

When Darryl Hannah (sp??) is arrested for her recent protest in this country (along with others), then the only difference is in some countries it's okay to 'kill' the one protesting.

When 4 died in Kent State, it was the American National Guard forces that pulled the triggers.

When others died in the riots in Watts; when Detroit and Cincinnati were 'burned' - people injured and killed, this was no more right than what happened in Iran during the month of June, 2009.

When Dr. Tiller is murdered; when a 9 year old child is killed in a recent raid in Arizona by self-appointed 'militia', let's not fool ourselves in thinking that we don't have just as much unjustice in this country as in many other countries where MSM derides and condems.

Pointing a biased finger sickens me................