I can tell you that in principle, the people of Iran are not in favour of this kind of reaction by the government. One of the reactions that people have in respect of human rights is about the way the law has been applied, the kind of punishment in our penal code. We have cutting for thieves. We have the cutting off of hands and legs. We have stoning. We have lashing. People are against this kind of punishment, and we have been protesting for many years.
On March 6th, 2008. See this statement in context.