We sometimes forget how lucky we are to live in a democracy and I think
we often take our freedoms for granted. Unfortunately, not all
countries run like ours, and not all people have the freedom to say
what they think, wear what they want, choose their religion. I don't
tend to get into politics that much and I'm a total workaholic, so I'm
always busy, but I try to keep up on the news (Twitter helps!) and I
even received an e-mail from an Iranian-American fan who wanted to
spread awareness of what's going on in Iran. As an Armenian-American, I
definitely feel this is something that should be addressed.
If you've seen any of the shocking videos online of the police violence against the protesters (I've seen pics but I can't bring myself to watch the videos) you've seen how the Iranian people are protesting for what they believe in, fighting for their freedoms and being brutally punished and attacked for it by police. This kind of violence against innocent civilians is sickening. President Obama said he was appalled by what was going on and honestly, how can you not be?! Shima, my fan who e-mailed me, said that the Iranian government is bringing in officers from outside of Iran to silence the protesters because Iran's own guards are refusing to hurt their own people. I admire these Iranian guards for standing up for themselves, and I admire the Iranian people for fighting for their freedoms.
Some people think we shouldn't meddle with other country's politics, but I don't think it's about enforcing our own beliefs on them, it's about helping people fight for what they want for their own country. In our country protests and demonstrations happen everyday, peacefully. We are ssooo lucky to have the right to speak up for ourselves and for what we believe in. I just hope the people or Iran will some day soon have the right to do the same.
If you've seen any of the shocking videos online of the police violence against the protesters (I've seen pics but I can't bring myself to watch the videos) you've seen how the Iranian people are protesting for what they believe in, fighting for their freedoms and being brutally punished and attacked for it by police. This kind of violence against innocent civilians is sickening. President Obama said he was appalled by what was going on and honestly, how can you not be?! Shima, my fan who e-mailed me, said that the Iranian government is bringing in officers from outside of Iran to silence the protesters because Iran's own guards are refusing to hurt their own people. I admire these Iranian guards for standing up for themselves, and I admire the Iranian people for fighting for their freedoms.
Some people think we shouldn't meddle with other country's politics, but I don't think it's about enforcing our own beliefs on them, it's about helping people fight for what they want for their own country. In our country protests and demonstrations happen everyday, peacefully. We are ssooo lucky to have the right to speak up for ourselves and for what we believe in. I just hope the people or Iran will some day soon have the right to do the same.
Alyssa says: | Reply
yeah its sad...but lets not start feeling so frogy.obama is ruining our freedom,way to go America! say hello to socialism and goodbye freedom.wouldnt doubt us being much like this country in the future..omg..anyway in other news...LONG LIVE BILLIE JEAN ;(
vickpick says: | Reply
1)I aggree,stay out of politics, keep on focusing on looking pretty instead.2) whats this fix with being halfarmenian?why would that entitle u to an oppinion about iranians?do u speak armenian?go and engage urself with latest German porno, make mommy proud
jennsixx says: | Reply
People are getting killed and arrested in Turkey for just saying the Armenian genocide happened and you say not one word about that because people may not like you for it. Its "safe" and "trendy" to talk about Iran. You are so FAKE!!!!!!!!!
jennsixx says: | Reply
I would like to say Kim, you are a complete phoney to write this post about Iran. I'm Armenian-American myself, I never seen you make a post about How Obama did not recognize the Armenian Genocide or even explain how Turkey denies it or explain it, FU
womanequeen says: | Reply
Well said Kim! I value this statement very much! and i think a lot of people do too. xoxo
Mahasa says: | Reply
Kim I want to send you a e-mail how can I? I want to tell you my story..but I only can type certain amount of characters. This month has been the most sad month for me , first Iran and now Michael jackson...I have lost a dear friend RIP I still can't belie
Mahasa says: | Reply
I am a Iranian girl 27 years old (just like Neda). All my family still lives in Iran..and I am scared, I can't sleep day and night and I am worried that something might happen to them. We Iranians are asking for help from other countries
Mahasa says: | Reply
Thank you kim, for bringing this horrifying news out on your website. I actually was wondering why you didn't even mention this news on your site till you did and I am happy you did.
cashmere says: | Reply
I hav lived in the US and Mexico and altho I luv my country and people I kno that God has blessed the USA in a special way.
Thank u for this beautiful blog Kim. Great job. The people of Iran and all people who struggle have my solidarity.
Angii says: | Reply
Hey Kim!!I'm the first!!!!:) :) Have a nice day!!R.I.P. Michael Jackson!! :(
nursemel1979 says: | Reply
HI,
Thank you for speaking up about Iran. My friend and I have free iran bracelets, and we are trying to find prominent figures to wear them, so we can bring attention to the human rights of iran. Would you be interested? Thank You,
Melissa
bebehoney89 said to: Mahasa | Reply
sorry to hear about your family cause there is a lot of crazy things going on over their. sorry if you read this blog and my comment offends you , i was not informed before i wrote it .
bebehoney89 said to: setareh28 | Reply
also thank you for educating further , iam sure it is annoying , i mispoke i am just sick of people calling her arab and assuming that, i am sorry if i offend you and i assuming your iranian and i really respect you speaking in any forum
bebehoney89 said to: setareh28 | Reply
hey i said kim was duin a good thing so get that straight . No i did not know about iranians but you dont need to be so fuckin abrasive if you even read any of my other blogs you would seen i proud represents the armenian community period. so chill
setareh28 said to: bebehoney89 | Reply
Shut up, Iranians are not even Arabs. You have to be really culturally ignorant to not know that. Iranians are Persian. AKA: We speak Persian. Not Arabic. Get it? PS: Everyone in the Middle East is Caucasian, Armenians aren't the only "whites"
bebehoney89 says: | Reply
kim sweetie evene though you are not arab you are white yes to all those out there thats what aremians are . we just look ethnic to set you straight . you doing a good thing keep it up.
sweetheart says: | Reply
THANK YOU!!!!
PrincessT says: | Reply
Hey Kim=)
Thank you so much for adressing this issue! We are fighting for the people in Iran, having demonstrations (peaceful) almost everyday ,here in Norway. The people of Iran have been under this regime for too long now, and its about time the world Wakes up and helps take this regime down! I live in Norway ,and ive lived here since I was 2 years old, we moved from Iran because of the regime, and ive never been there since. I would love to see my country some day, and see that the people there have the same freedom as we have here. I hope and pray for a regime change,we want the mullah regime out of Iran! ALL OF THEM!! And that Moussavi cant fool anyone, we have seen Khatamai and the other trying to fool the people telling them they are going to make changes and give people freedom, after a couple of months when the world forgets ,they show their true colors…they are all the same, Khamenei is their leader and they all obey him, so Down with them all!!!
Thank you so much again Kimmie!=) This really means alot!
Love
T=)
Fatanya says: | Reply
To Armywife, Pamela etc (all the people who have nothing better to do than sit there and judge others), when someone is expressing their point of view, whether they are right or wrong, you do not sit there and blab on about something else!
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