Iranian Elections

[Hax]

So, does is anyone following these elections?

Yes! Mir Hussain Moussavi for president!

[Hooahguy]

Yes! Mir Hussain Moussavi for president!

agreed!
i only learned about him through your facebook page, and seems like a worthy candidate.

[Hax]

Well, I think the way for Iran to "democratize" is a long one, but having a pro-reform president who is also interested in dialogue with the US will have a positive influence on Iran and can influence the entire regio in a positive way. The combination Obama - Mousavi could be very good. Hell, even Ahmadinejad sent his congratulations to Obama when he was elected.

There are some major points in Iran which need to be changed as soon as possible, in my opinion:

- The Freedom of Press and Information
- The rights and equality of women

Then there are some long-term problems:

- The rights and equality of homosexuals, which I don't see achievable within 50 years.

- The (temporary) abolishment of the death penalty, save for the worst crimes. I'd prefer abolishment altogether.

[Kadagar_AV]

ANY country that has the death sentence is = barbaric.

Don't get me wrong, some people do deserve death... it's just that it is so extremly hard to change a death sentence once passed.

Better a lifetime in prison, IMHO.