It's ironical how life comes a full circle and what's happening in Iran is an example. It was demonstrations like what we see now in Iran that overthrew the then Shah of Iran, but will history repeat itself. Apparently some political watchers are skeptical about the outcome of the present demonstrations, and rightly so because the current government is not like the Shah which didn't have any ground support. Ahmadinejad, according to the election results, secured more than 63.4% of the votes. Pro-Moussavi supporters are disputing the outcome. Moussavi scored 34.7%. Today's Friday sermon, the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei alluded the large turned out to a free election. He endorsed the results. The events consequent to his pronouncements would have to be closely watched. Whatever is said, Iran is fractured as pointed out by a commentator. The clerics certainly have a vested interest, to stay with Ahmadinejad and consolidate their positions.
Let's hope Tiananmen will not be replicated in Iran. Demonstrators would be allowed to express their feelings, and there would be minimum bloodshed. Ultimately a government must be of the people, by the people and for the people, or it is no government.
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