We are Neda

July 3, 11:21 PMPortland Humanist ExaminerMicha J. Stone

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Neda Soltan, Voice of Iran

As humanists we are saddened and enraged by humanity's shortcomings: in this case, the abject and repugnant assassination of a young woman. What makes Neda so special are the circumstances of her death. Random and cruel, her execution goes against all basic human instincts and those values our species takes pride in defending.

The death of Neda Agha-Soltan drew international attention when her shooting, during the 2009 Iranian election protests, was captured on video by bystanders and broadcast over the Internet.The video quickly became a rallying point for the reformist opposition. "Neda" is also the the Persian word for "voice", "calling" or "divine message," and she has been referred to as the "voice of Iran".

 Enjoy this inspiring and empowering video.  And remeber, we are Neda.