Theoretically the Olympics with its spirit of amateurism and multicultural participation is a model for a more open and transparent world. Unfortunately the Olympics has become a corrupt commercialized vehicle that enriches the few and gives monolithic authoritarian governments a world stage to showcase their petty nationalism.

It is hard to feel the excitement for the Olympics knowing there are people in Syria fighting for their survival against an authoritarian regime that cares little for human lives. Where are the medals for Ibrahim Qashoush?

First it was the Patriot Act, then the National Defense Authorization Act and now Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). When will irrational fear finally end?

Dear Congressmen, Congresswomen, and Mr. President, when can we have our freedom back?

iMP can't offer much but a small banner and is probably on the opposite political spectrum from most Iranian protestors, but iMP fully supports the universal human right to free speech and free association without fear, or intimidation, or death.

• Neda Agha-Soltan
• Mohsen Ruholamini
• Ramin Pourandarjani
• Ali Mousavi