Revolution in Iran usually means 1979.  Good luck finding somebody who knows much about that historical event.  The enduring image of revolution for me and many in my generation is “tank man” from Tiananmen Square in 1989.  Today, the image of “Tank Man” may be replaced by the death of “Neda.”

I’m not convinced that the detached West gets it or cares.  We may pay it lip service in facebook status updates or blog comments, but when it comes to making it count, taking part in and protecting our own political processes, we don’t walk the walk.