He Betrayed This Country! He Played on Our Fears!
On the one hand, I condemn this brutal oppression of dissenting voices by the totalitarian state:
A top reformer has been sentenced to six years in jail after he stood trial on charges of fomenting unrest to topple the Iranian regime.
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Abtahi made televised confessions after his arrest in which he admitted provoking people to riot. His family and fellow reformers said the confessions were obtained under duress.
Abtahi is one of more than 100 leading moderates detained after Iran’s disputed June 12 presidential election. He was accused of fomenting street protests aimed at overthrowing Iran’s clergy-led regime.
Abtahi served as vice president under reformist president Mohammad Khatami.
On the other hand, former Vice Presidents who “foment protest” could use a little time behind bars, don’t you think?
