Iran slammed for conducting 'virginity test' on jailed artist

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67. Well, you are probably right as far as the rural communities are concerned.

But what I see changing here is that Iranians don't all view this as a choice between Islam and democracy. That is the mullahs' claim, of course, but there are Iranian politicians who want a more open society and one that is less repressive. There has been a power struggle going on for some time within the Iranian government and the joy of the people when the nuclear agreement was signed was obvious.

I know it won't be easy to overthrow this government, but the Iranian people are the heirs to a long and rich cultural tradition, and they don't identify solely with Islam. It will be interesting to see how this plays out, but, as I said, I am hopeful in the long run. That is, of course, unless we wreck the environment of our planet first. Then all bets are off.

However, I don't want to end on such a downer note, so let me wish you a good weekend!