I know, having served stateside in the Vietnam War, how horrible things can get and how horrible they are under the surface. WWII, endless quagmire, random attacks on US and allies. Huge casualties. Never ending PTSD. I also see that Iranians are dancing in the streets, and seem to be the most joyful people I have ever seen. Freedom is in their sights and if it takes, it will come to many more millions of people. We are witnessing one of the most amazing times in the history of the world. Regardless of our fear, cynicism, despair, can we look at them and feel a shred of hope? Freedom is never free.