To die for the freedom of others

Is a noble cause that is sadly occasionally necessity in this crazy world. Whether it be a soldier abroad fighting for democracy or a protester in a civilian uprising, we all owe a debt of gratitude for these people.

The uprising in Iran is of course complicating, and the political ramifications are certainly unclear. All of this aside, this movement, regardless of whether or not Mirhossein Mousavi represents a substantial improvement over Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, represents the voice of the people, a voice that has apparently been muted by an oppressive tyrannical government. The protesters are the voice of a movement that wants to end the hard-line oppressive rule, and free Iran from an ignorant leader who stifles their economy in order to promote religious intolerance above the well being of his own country men and women.

One example of the many martyrs dying for their people.
Neda, young girl brutally killed in Iran, becoming symbol of rebellion

It is good to see civilians of the world rallying behind the Iranian people. It is a shame that our own leader has let his desire to potentially have diplomatic discussion with the despicable Ahmadinejad, stand in the way of more openly supporting a populace that is literally dying to live without fear of oppression.