The Iranian people are in the streets protesting oppression and persecution by the oppressive Islamic Government. After getting out of a cab, a beautiful young woman named Neda, was shot in the heart and quickly died in the street. Her last moments were caught on video, and became a widely viewed vid on the Internet.
She has become the face of the Revolution.
Jim Jacobson, founder of Christian Freedom International absolutely knows the power of imagery and shining light on oppressive regimes. He and his group also saw what happens when an oppressive government successfully shields the evil it perpetrates against its people, as was the case after the Myanmar cyclones in 2008. "Many people don’t realize," says Jacobson, "that the death toll in Myanmar was as bad, if not worse, than the Tsunami of 2004. The difference was that countless videos of the Tsunami were in abundance while the oppressive Junta in Myanmar prevented the brutal truth from being shown."
Jacobson has seen persecution all over the world and maintains that imagery like the video of Neda's last moments is extremely powerful and can galvanize peace loving people all over the world. In some cases, such images become timeless, as was the case in Tiananmen Square, when one image of a man standing in front of a tank makes an entire time come rushing back.
Also, when San Diego County officials tried to fine a couple tens of thousands of dollars for lack of a permit to hold a Bible study in their home, Talk Show hosts and listeners took action.
They said enough is enough and they fought back against the flagrant breach of First Amendment rights.
Jim Jacobson applauds the talk show programs and audiences that put the pressure on the perpetrators. But, more importantly, they're also prepared to use this victory for the sake of increasing awareness and inspiring more action.
Mr. Jacobson is our guest tonight on Political Pistachio Radio. Join us live at 7pm Pacific, or on the archive later, HERE.
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