Live and Let Live
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Premenstrual Syndrome says Iran’s Green movement, which is opposed to President Mahmud Ahmadinejad, distinguishes itself from other revolutionary movements by rejecting violence.
It is necessary to emphasize the point that the actual outcome of the movement up till now and onwards is rejection of violence and developing people’s hatred of violence. It doesn’t matter who does it or how it is done. In my opinion, rejection of violence is not only the only motive of this movement, but also its only weapon. Therefore, creating a general belief about it among people could be more important than any other political achievement.
My final point is about the request for fundamental change from political movements. This demand has led many to sacrifice their lives along with others so that they might move toward the goal of social development and make themselves a bridge toward fulfilling this goal. Should our priority be to live and not fight, then we will not consciously think about sacrificing ourselves and others.
The will to live and let live, even for one’s enemies, is what may distinguish today’s movements from the past revolutionary ones that saw victory in the destruction of the enemy.
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