Ways to Help Iran

Don't let the Ahmadinejad/Khamenei regime get away with their barbaric military coup. Here are a few simple things which could make an enormous difference:

1. Join impartial groups like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, sign their petitions and send their letters -- they make it very easy, usually one click will do it. These groups have taken on both the Bush-Cheney administration and the Iran government -- they don't play favorites and so have credibility. They are also worldwide.

2. Continue to write/call/fax companies who do business with Iran as well as Iranian embassies and consulates abroad. Harass them with annoying questions if all else fails. Sign them up for magazine subscriptions/give their names to telemarketers. Whatever works. This guy has set up links and a sample letter to make it easy to protest to Statoil. Let them know we continue to watch.

3. Most importantly... The only truly effective way to get at the Ahmadinejad regime is to hit them where it hurts - in their oil revenues. The only people in Iran getting rich off oil are Ahmadi and his cronies. They distribute it in usually small amounts to Basiji, greater amounts to IRG, to keep their support. We can't stop Russia and China from buying their oil, but if enough people cooperate, we might be able to bring down the price of oil and give Ahmadi less money to buy loyalty. How about one day a week NOT driving if you usually do? Take public transportation, or walk or ride a bike (good excercise too). If you're a community organizer, organize a Don't Drive Day each month or week. Make it fun, get as many people involved as possible. The side benefits are great, less dependance on oil, reduction of pollution and greenhouse gases, reduction of noise pollution, good exercise and better health and best of all, less money for the tyrants in Tehran.