Comments for Lady Sun http://ladysun.wordpress.com My observations from this crazy world of words and worries and wishes... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:00:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Delaram Ali, women’s rights activist, soon to go to prison for 2 years and six months + 10 lashes, she’s just the first… by Ayyoub http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/05/delaram-ali-womens-rights-activisist-soon-go-to-prison-for-2-years-and-six-months-10-lashes-shes-just-the-first/#comment-1493 Ayyoub Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:32:07 +0000 http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/05/delaram-ali-womens-rights-activisist-soon-go-to-prison-for-2-years-and-six-months-10-lashes-shes-just-the-first/#comment-1493 OMG OMG

]]> Comment on Another arrest at my 30th bday… by Ayyoub http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1492 Ayyoub Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:31:10 +0000 http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1492 Cool Cool

]]> Comment on In solidarity with innocent people in Gaza by Ayyoub http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/in-solidarity-with-innocent-people-in-gaza/#comment-1491 Ayyoub Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:29:40 +0000 http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/in-solidarity-with-innocent-people-in-gaza/#comment-1491 I liked the way that you are thinking (just on this issue:) I liked the way that you are thinking (just on this issue:)

]]> Comment on In solidarity with innocent people in Gaza by David http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/in-solidarity-with-innocent-people-in-gaza/#comment-1489 David Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:05:16 +0000 http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/in-solidarity-with-innocent-people-in-gaza/#comment-1489 Hi again, just thought I would mention that I have been reading some of the posts by Dr. Mona El-Farra. I am glad to learn more from the perspective of someone inside Gaza. The people of Gaza have been in the news in recent days regarding the opening of the border into Egypt. Honestly, I hope this opening can continue. The people in Gaza need some relief from the siege. Tonight on the NBC news, they showed a grandfather from Gaza who saw his daughter in Egypt for the first time in five years. She has two daughters that he had never met. He was so pleased! Maybe things would be better if Egypt just annexed Gaza, if such a thing were possible. Hi again, just thought I would mention that I have been reading some of the posts by Dr. Mona El-Farra. I am glad to learn more from the perspective of someone inside Gaza.

The people of Gaza have been in the news in recent days regarding the opening of the border into Egypt. Honestly, I hope this opening can continue. The people in Gaza need some relief from the siege. Tonight on the NBC news, they showed a grandfather from Gaza who saw his daughter in Egypt for the first time in five years. She has two daughters that he had never met. He was so pleased! Maybe things would be better if Egypt just annexed Gaza, if such a thing were possible.

]]> Comment on In solidarity with innocent people in Gaza by David http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/in-solidarity-with-innocent-people-in-gaza/#comment-1488 David Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:39:14 +0000 http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/in-solidarity-with-innocent-people-in-gaza/#comment-1488 Sanam, I am also very concerned about what is going on in Gaza. Most of the people there just want to live peaceful lives, but they are little more than pawns caught between the forces of Israeli oppression and Hamas' desire to destroy Israel. The harder Israel clamps down, the more sympathy and followers Hamas gets. Neither side is going to beat the other. I think that the chances of moving toward peace are much better in the West Bank. President Abbas is pragmatic and willing to compromise, but Israel needs to be more proactive in reaching out a hand to Abbas' government. Israel should be making more confidence building gestures like the removal of settlements. I don't know what can be done to help the people of Gaza have a brighter future though. In the short term, essential services must be maintained. Electricity must be provided for hospitals, winter heating, clean water distribution, and proper sanitation. Without these essentials, there could be a humanitarian disaster there. In the long term, Hamas must either change its philosophy regarding Israel, or its power must be greatly reduced. Religious fundamentalism is not going to lead anyone toward a peaceful future. Sanam, I am also very concerned about what is going on in Gaza. Most of the people there just want to live peaceful lives, but they are little more than pawns caught between the forces of Israeli oppression and Hamas’ desire to destroy Israel. The harder Israel clamps down, the more sympathy and followers Hamas gets. Neither side is going to beat the other.

I think that the chances of moving toward peace are much better in the West Bank. President Abbas is pragmatic and willing to compromise, but Israel needs to be more proactive in reaching out a hand to Abbas’ government. Israel should be making more confidence building gestures like the removal of settlements. I don’t know what can be done to help the people of Gaza have a brighter future though. In the short term, essential services must be maintained. Electricity must be provided for hospitals, winter heating, clean water distribution, and proper sanitation. Without these essentials, there could be a humanitarian disaster there. In the long term, Hamas must either change its philosophy regarding Israel, or its power must be greatly reduced. Religious fundamentalism is not going to lead anyone toward a peaceful future.

]]> Comment on Another arrest at my 30th bday… by Peji http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1480 Peji Sat, 12 Jan 2008 23:13:39 +0000 http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1480 Why you just write about famle journalists and activists? What about Ahmad Batebi and other male activist?!! Why you just write about famle journalists and activists?
What about Ahmad Batebi and other male activist?!!

]]> Comment on Another arrest at my 30th bday… by shahrzad http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1473 shahrzad Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:53:18 +0000 http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1473 Dear Sanam May I have your e-mail address? Thx alot -- Lady Sun: Check your email please. I sent you an email. Dear Sanam

May I have your e-mail address?

Thx alot

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Lady Sun: Check your email please. I sent you an email.

]]> Comment on Another arrest at my 30th bday… by David http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1463 David Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:23:50 +0000 http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1463 Hi Sanam, how are you doing? I hope you will have a very enjoyable holiday break from school! We had a bunch of snow up here last week! I'm not a big fan of the white stuff. I'm glad most of it is melted. :) -- Hi David, I'm in Boston, full of snow here! Happy holiday :) Hi Sanam, how are you doing? I hope you will have a very enjoyable holiday break from school! We had a bunch of snow up here last week! I’m not a big fan of the white stuff. I’m glad most of it is melted. :)

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Hi David, I’m in Boston, full of snow here! Happy holiday :)

]]> Comment on Another arrest at my 30th bday… by David http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1454 David Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:04:36 +0000 http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1454 Happy Thanksgiving Sanam! :) -- Thanks David! Happy Thanksgiving Sanam! :)

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Thanks David!

]]> Comment on Another arrest at my 30th bday… by David http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1453 David Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:53:22 +0000 http://ladysun.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/another-arrest-at-my-30th-bday/#comment-1453 First let me wish you Happy Birthday Sanam! :) I am very sorry to hear of the arrest of Maryam Hosseinkhah. The men who have sent her to Evin prison are truly cowards! She, and other courageous Iranian women (like yourself Sanam!), are traveling a long and difficult road, but their cause is just, and I am sure that they will eventually prevail. I heard another very tragic story today. It is about a Saudi woman who was gang raped by seven men last year. She was convicted of being responsible for her own rape by getting into a car of a man who was not her relative. Her sentence was 90 lashes. Then, after she spoke to the media to complain about her punishment, she was re-sentenced to 200 lashes! This is obscene! <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/16/world/main3511560.shtml?source=RSSattr=World_3511560" rel="nofollow">This link tells her story.</a> -- Lady Sun: Thanks dear David. I heard the news about the Saudi woman too. It's a sad story indeed. The worst part is that all these oppressive governments are increasing the risks of speaking up more and more... First let me wish you Happy Birthday Sanam! :)

I am very sorry to hear of the arrest of Maryam Hosseinkhah. The men who have sent her to Evin prison are truly cowards! She, and other courageous Iranian women (like yourself Sanam!), are traveling a long and difficult road, but their cause is just, and I am sure that they will eventually prevail.

I heard another very tragic story today. It is about a Saudi woman who was gang raped by seven men last year. She was convicted of being responsible for her own rape by getting into a car of a man who was not her relative. Her sentence was 90 lashes. Then, after she spoke to the media to complain about her punishment, she was re-sentenced to 200 lashes! This is obscene! This link tells her story.

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Lady Sun: Thanks dear David.

I heard the news about the Saudi woman too. It’s a sad story indeed. The worst part is that all these oppressive governments are increasing the risks of speaking up more and more…

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