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In the 1970s, disgruntled young Iranians rebelled against a corrupt secular regime by embracing an ascetic form of Islam. Now they’re rebelling against a corrupt religious regime by embracing personal freedom — in some cases, even sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll.
-- Nicholas D. Kristof at The New York Times
Kristof writes about how the Iranian youth are becoming increasingly freer despite their repressive government. His argument is that if we can refrain from invading Iran, we will surely see the tide turn as the more liberal young rise to prominence. Conversely, if we invade Iran, we will likely only strengthen the regime as well as set back liberalization in that country.
On the other hand, we have a fanatic regime that will soon have nuclear bombs. It is a tough position.
-- Nicholas D. Kristof at The New York Times
Kristof writes about how the Iranian youth are becoming increasingly freer despite their repressive government. His argument is that if we can refrain from invading Iran, we will surely see the tide turn as the more liberal young rise to prominence. Conversely, if we invade Iran, we will likely only strengthen the regime as well as set back liberalization in that country.
On the other hand, we have a fanatic regime that will soon have nuclear bombs. It is a tough position.