Repression In The Middle East and Iran? I Think Not
As I review web and press pieces, I see a specific picture painted of the countries in the Middle East. I see a picture of repression by Muslim autocratic and theocratic governments, but in reality, in this small microcosm of life here on this blog, I see a very different picture.
I see Iranians free to voice their views on this blog and interested in what the greater world has to say about their country. I see Middle Eastern voices reflecting attitudes of reason, and questioning what is happening in their own countries. I do not see people whose government has shackled the information on the Web and kept it closeted from them as in China. I see a vibrant interactive, personalized, thoughtful population that is growing and is interested in topics that we think are unique in point of view to the Western culture.
I celebrate this interaction and encourage all Iranians and Middle Eastern people to tell us in the West how it really is. This is your opportunity to set us straight, to let us know what you think about your country, your religion, your leaders, and your everyday life.
I open the world stage to you and encourage you to post to this post by clicking the comment link below. I will post the most insightful comments in a separate blog post for the world to see more clearly.
If I have it wrong, if you feel that I have slandered your country or your government, President, or religion, tell me what you see as the truth. This blog is about idea exchange on a global level. This blog is about conversation on topics that are important to the world community and a way to understand and honor diverse points of view not just from a Western viewpoint, but from a global one. This blog is about opening each others eyes to opportunities to encourage understanding.
I invite you to participate and encourage you to let the world know if we have perceived you and your unique Middle Eastern culture with an ignorant or self-absorbed point of view.
I see Iranians free to voice their views on this blog and interested in what the greater world has to say about their country. I see Middle Eastern voices reflecting attitudes of reason, and questioning what is happening in their own countries. I do not see people whose government has shackled the information on the Web and kept it closeted from them as in China. I see a vibrant interactive, personalized, thoughtful population that is growing and is interested in topics that we think are unique in point of view to the Western culture.
I celebrate this interaction and encourage all Iranians and Middle Eastern people to tell us in the West how it really is. This is your opportunity to set us straight, to let us know what you think about your country, your religion, your leaders, and your everyday life.
I open the world stage to you and encourage you to post to this post by clicking the comment link below. I will post the most insightful comments in a separate blog post for the world to see more clearly.
If I have it wrong, if you feel that I have slandered your country or your government, President, or religion, tell me what you see as the truth. This blog is about idea exchange on a global level. This blog is about conversation on topics that are important to the world community and a way to understand and honor diverse points of view not just from a Western viewpoint, but from a global one. This blog is about opening each others eyes to opportunities to encourage understanding.
I invite you to participate and encourage you to let the world know if we have perceived you and your unique Middle Eastern culture with an ignorant or self-absorbed point of view.
