free mojtaba and arash
its just not right, damnit!
arash sigarchi and mojtaba saminejad, two iranian bloggers, are currently imprisoned by the iranian authorities for writing their opinions of iran's current state in their blogs. apart from being completely disgusting, this detainment is in direct contradiction of article 19 of the universal declaration of human rights.
in a tribute to these bloggers, and all those before them who have been detained, questioned, and hassled for expressing their opinion, this post is dedicated to "free mojtaba and arash" day.
for more information, check out the committee to protect bloggers.
posted by brian @ 7:59 AM
3 comments
3 Comments:
brian, brian, brian...i think you're losing your mojo...you're running out of great things to say...your next blog needs to be out of this world!!!!
apparently, the iranian authorities have a nice sense of irony, for on "free mojtaba and arash" day, they decided to slap arash and human rights in the face with a 14 year jail sentence for crimes ranging from espionage to insulting the government. appeals are underway.
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dear anonymous,
i'm sorry you feel that i've lost my mojo. i'm sorry there were no funny pictures today. honestly, today's post was the first time i've felt like my blog has been worth something, and it made me feel good inside. these guys are slowly toppling oppressive regimes with their blogs, and i try to be funny with mine.
so you don't like my post today? fine.
read it anyway.
sincerely,
the un-anonymous robert brian hall
brian..Don't get too caught up in foreign affairs that you forget to call and wish me a happy birthday :) You drama queen!
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