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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
News Iranians in Charlotte
Posted By Alexzenia Davis on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Imagine moving to a foreign country only to turn on the television set to see protests, violence, blood, and separation. Then picture yourself trying to explain the intricate situation to foreigners who may never truly get it. That's probably how these Charlotteans feel as they try to fathom what's really going on back in Tehran:
Nader Behrouzjou: "Unfortunately, nobody really wants the government -- this regime."Jonny Nassri: "Things like that have to happen for changes to occur."
Anonymous: "I'm from the generation from the revolution of '79 who paid the price heavily. That's why I'm asking my friends to stay inside this time. Enough jails, enough killing. I'm old enough now."
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