Archive for the ‘Nonviolence’ Category

Tehran’s demonstrations

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:58 3 Comments

Yesterday’s massive demonstrations has been mostly non violent with people giving flowers to the riot police and walking in silence. Mousavi’s presence in the crowd of millions has given hopes to all those who voted that someone is going to support their demonstrations. Afterward with the provocative air shooting of militias group (basij) the crowd [...]

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Respect For Law

Friday, April 4, 2008 20:30 No Comments

Today is the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. He was assassinated but his dream and legacy still lives.

I submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community [...]

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Happy Birthday “King”

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 17:55 No Comments

Today is the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His life and his words are very inspiring to me so I thought I’ll share a few quotes from him:
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already [...]

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