Friday April 20, 2007

I've Been Thinking:

Operation Cover Up has begun in Iran.

Iran's Deputy Police Commander described it this way:
"The police will operate against women who dress like models in town. Women that are arrested will be taken to four centers, where they will receive guidance and advice. They will commit in writing not to dress in violation of the dress code again, and they will be released only after their families come to pick them up and bring them proper attire."

It's not only women.
Men are also to be arrested if they violate the dress code. Men may not wear shorts or t-shirts with "harmful slogans" and necklaces with "certain ornamentation" will not be permitted.

Is it hard to dictate these behaviors and police these activities?
Not when you have the very highly motivated and active "modesty police" that Iran has.
Not when the "modesty police" has government and political backing.

The younger generation will try to push the limits, that's what young people do.
They will suffer the consequences.
In Iran, improper behavior is not tolerated.