Iran is in a state of chaos. Just like the Revolution of 79 which was over religious principles, the Revolution of Today is over fair elections. The people of Iran are standing up for their rights as citizens of an honest democracy. At the very least the Iranian government should call for a fair recount.

It is also amazing how in the modern day we see it happening. Live on the the web in pictures and video. And on the radio and television. Iran's right to a fair vote is everywhere. It is what's hot all around the world. 

And things are getting worse.  A young woman, Neda Agha-Soltan, was shot by government forces. Her death in the street was replayed all over the web yet again.

The Iranian government has dispursed riot police and these guys look mean.

I urge you to watch the video if you have not already.

Since the weekend, stories have flooded the media about protests going on in Iran. The protests concern the result of presidential elections there. Incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is reported to have won in a landslide but many do not believe it and think he stole the election. Protestors are being arrested and events are being subdued by Iranian security forces.

The whole situation reminds me of the 2000 presidential election in which George W. Bush won. Now in that case, there was no voter fraud but there was wide voter discontent. The difference from then and now though is that we did not stage any large scale protests like what is going on in Iran. Why was that? It seems that Iranians appreciate democracy more than we do. We, Americans, have become complacent with our lives that we do not stand up for what we want to believe in.

Let us start off with international affairs. Over the weekend North Korea detonated a nuclear weapon. The test took place underground and was just that, a test. A test to see if their bomb would work and a test to see the world's reaction. This device was reported to be better than the 2006 detonation. The world response was not so good. Usually Russia and China side with North Korea, but not this time. All members of the United Nations Security Council said the test was a violation of a 2006 treaty and the UN would be looking into sanctions against North Korea.

On top of the nuclear test, North Korea has been shooting off missiles. The exact number is unconfirmed but FOX News reports that North Korea launched three short range missles since Monday, also as a test.

North Korea is flexing its muscles. To me, North Korea resembles a child shouting and waving his hand for attention. This is a shame because only a few months ago they were so close to giving up their nuclear program. Now there are some states that should be allowed to have nuclear weapons and some that should not be allowed too. North Korea is defintely on the list of those that should not have them. If they gain enough technology, then the North Koreans could attack a whole host of countries including Japan, China, and South Korea with the missiles they are testing. The United Nations needs to step up and prevent any further action by North Korea. In the end though, North Korea has the technology and there is no stopping them without military intervention and very similar to the situation in Iran.

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More close to home, today the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, the ban on gay marriage. The court ruled that the process used to pass the ban, was legal and therefor Prop 8 was legal. The main issue in the case was whether the people of the state could change the constitution through an initiative and the court found yes the people can. The court did allow marriages that occured before Prop 8 to stay valid.  Many rallies are sure to pop up throughout the state in the coming days and weeks.

Whats your opinion?

Today the Jerusalem Post has reported that the Israeli Defense Force is readying to attack Iranian nuclear facilities without the support of the US. Israel is getting fed up with the Iranians and are willing to go it alone showing the seriousness of the matter. The Post did not specificy a time frame for attack and if one were even capable. 

Later in the day though the same people told Times Online(UK) that if Israel were to go it alone the attack might not be completely succesful because there are so many targets.

Looks like Iran is going to get the bomb!