Sunday, August 23, 2009

Do You Have a 15 Year Old At Home?

Imagine this happening to him. (From Azarmehr)

Iranian boy who defied Tehran hardliners tells of prison rape ordeal
"The 15-year-old boy sits weeping in a safehouse in central Iran, broken in body and spirit. Reza will not go outside — he is terrified of being left alone. He says he wants to end his life and it is not hard to understand why---"
"A doctor who is treating him, at great risk to herself, confirmed that he is suicidal, and bears the appalling injuries consistent with his story. The family is desperate, and is exploring ways of fleeing Iran."
Read the whole thing, all of it, then go hug your children.

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