I was in American then, and really - nobody but the Muslims and the aware among the left-wing knew who Rachel Corrie was. Ask anyone in America now her name and they will not know.
Ask anyone in America about Neda, and they are likely to tell you that she was killed while wrapped in an American flag, carrying a cross, and singing "Jesus loves me." Especially if they watch Fox News.
Remember, these were the people that thought Saddam was going to blow up the world in 45 minutes.
Lets not forget that, according to the news, the main method of protest the Iranians are using is shouting "Allahuakbar" from their roofs at night.
That does not sound like the sort of slogan Americans have been friendly to of late.