tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360653518572216740.post395710641245914055..comments2022-11-05T12:22:36.967+00:00Comments on Junction News: The Story of Sakineh Mohammedi AshtianiMadbeanmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14052968110928433116noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360653518572216740.post-42807289413593733372010-08-14T17:50:27.239+01:002010-08-14T17:50:27.239+01:00I do think in many instances yes outside pressure ...I do think in many instances yes outside pressure can absolutely be useless, like in North Korea for example and Ms Ashtiani blaming Western media for publicising the case wont do anything to boost the reputation of Western powers in Iran however it can work in some ways. It is causing a slight change of mind by Iran but yes I think cultural understanding is very important overall.Madbeanmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052968110928433116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360653518572216740.post-8846371216704246092010-08-14T06:11:22.113+01:002010-08-14T06:11:22.113+01:00it's unfortunate to see the punishments taken ...it's unfortunate to see the punishments taken against these women, and as much as we can hear and speak about it, those with criticism have to find a solution.<br /><br />i think the solution takes more than just asking such governments to stop, and pressure from other sovereignties do not help too much. instead, we have to learn and experience their culture. otherwise, to them, we are only speaking without knowledge. <br /><br />of course, i'm sure human rights organizations have taken many of these steps. here's to hoping they succeed in the end.Jacky Chenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752324889744229797noreply@blogger.com