Let's not forget Neda and her family
Thu, 06/25/2009 - 21:41 — Gihane Askar
According to the Guardian, Neda Soltan's family, the young woman shot dead in Iran protests, was forced out of their home by Iranian authorities. They were banned from mourning and the funeral was cancelled.
Not only is this violating a basic human right of the family, it is extremely disrespectful on so many levels. In all cultures and religions, especially in the Middle East and Islam, you should honor and respect the dead. Burial rituals are very important and mourning is part of it. No matter who died or how, the person should be respectfully laid to rest in peace.
