Post-election protests in the streets of Tehran.

Lots of fraud allegations going around.  I’m no Persia expert, but it seems that there is enough conservative, religious fundamentalist support (particularly in rural areas) to conclude that Ahmadinejad probably won, but these protests highlight a vexing governance problem.  What to you do when a majority in a country support illiberal regimes and policies?  Should the public be able to vote to curtail fundamental freedoms (speech, worship, assembly, etc.)?  In our country, we say no.  It’s hard to see these young people in the streets and not feel for their struggle.