Kamangir (Archer)

“Death to You”, very Peacefully

Kamangir | April 27, 2006 | Category Iran

With their fists up, people shout “Death to America”. Khameneii has just mentioned “the Americans should know: If they take any aggressive action against Islamic Iran, Iran will harm their interests wherever possible in the world” (see) (see). It is a habit during his speeches that when he states something very serious against the “enemies of the country” people approve him by shouting relevant slogans. Khameneii looks at the crowd and seems delighted from his serious position. Though, he is not an angry warlord, so he continues “we are people of peace and tranquility. We don’t attack anybody. The reason is obvious. What country did we ever attack? Against what country did we ever start a war? What country did we ever threaten?…”. After a few minutes people start shouting again “Death to America” and “Death to Israel”. I am shocked. Assume that we forget Mr Ahmadinejad’s quote that “Israel should be wiped off the map”, repeating Khomeini’s famous words. But, what were you peaceful people shouting last minute? Would you please help me know what does “Death to” a country exactly mean?