It is this type of willingness and desire for change that can be a catalyst for revolution. I imagine it is what Americans felt as they fought the British in the revolutionary war. I applaud people who are so desperate for freedom that they are willing to risk physical harm and even death in the hopes of achieving it for themselves and future generations.

I felt a deep pride this past November, but was in awe at the dignity and determination of the protesters over the past few days.

I am, however, saddened at the clip I found on Mousavi's facebook page. I clipped it to Clipmarks. It is sad and hard to watch. It speaks to your last sentence. This woman risked physical harm and the first seconds of this clip tell a story without words.

http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/9DC51CB7-55FD-414C-9032-CB6A522B738C/