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June 19, 2003 * Is he worthy? The title says it all [Are
we worthy?]. A better mind would put it "Is he worthy?" After much tribulation, the map was allowed
to just outside HIM's private office before Mr. Sheibany was announced
in. A few minutes later Mr. Sheibany following HIM appeared in the greater
Hall. It appeared that HIM had been convinced that a larger room was
necessary for the map to be spread on the floor (no wall could accommodate
it) so that HIM could easily see the precise positions of the various
mines. With the aid of a long pointer, Mr. Sheibany guided HIM to "visit" the
dubious mines; uttering statistics of reserves and potential productions
that no decent mining engineer would risk his technical integrity on
them. On termination of the presentation, HIM was so pleased, particularly
by the ability to walk all over "his country", in a manner
only befitting the Monarch himself, that Mr. Sheibany was awarded yet
another "Neshaan" of excellence. * Want another American puppet like his father? Mr. Amir Khosrow's wishful thinking of having Reza Pahlavi and his bunches back in power in Iran is as fictionous as Disney's Lion King [Are we worthy?]. This reminds me of a Persian expression, that goes like this, "shotor dar khaab binad panbeh daane, gah lop lop khorad, gah daaneh daaneh". For the record, I have no lost love for the current ruling regime and condemn their treatment of the people just as much as any, yet accept the fact that vast majority of people voted for this system in 1979 and only they ought to vote it out. And I strongly believe that if there was another referendum today and Mr. Pahlavi lost again, he would accept the result. If he is so interested in the good of the country and the people, why doesn't he get his butt back there and fight for it like so many are and going to jail for it. Oh, I remember, he's used to all the servants who chew the food for him so he can swallow it. And if the Iranian people want another American puppet like his father, then perhaps he would make a good candidate. * Post-79 generation wants a choice Dear Ms. Sohrabi, I have read your opinion/article with great interest [You the people]. It sounds great - especially how you describe the 'you the people' versus 'we the rulers' syndrome, the victimizing of ourselves, here and there. My first question is: are not the majority of Iranians, the 70% or so not even born or just toddlers in 1979, victims of your so-called "people revolution/referendum" of 1979 ? They have a voice and want a choice. Of course democracy is not easily attained and needs ongoing education. Freedoms do not mean lawlessness, I agree, but should be our right within a system of governance that protects the people and maintains justice and order. My second question: What is your solution? I did not read anything new, helpful or noteworthy for those inside the country. You wrote:
These words sound good - but I disagree with the word "goodies" - that's belittling a whole generation of Iranians struggling for a better future for themselves and generations to come. * You have to apologize This was the most tasteless and insensitive joke I've seen in my political life ["Roadmap to Democracy"]. While thousands Iranians taking endangering their life by going to street and fight for freedom you are insulting them to imply that their motive is a s cheep as the symbol on the flag. You have to
apologize for such an insult. How could you be so ignorant and naive?
Shame on you. * Apology In response to "You have to apologize":
* Cehlokababollahi From this...................to that!! ["Roadmap
to Democracy"] * A patriot I thought this was an appropriate quote for these times:
* We don't all buy into the "evil Iran" scenario Hello, I'm an American in California and I just wanted to write you and tell you that I think the Iranian people have a most beautiful heritage and history. Obviously there have been some bad times. I'm saddened that the American people have been brain-washed by the American media and government. If they write it, it must be true? We know that that is not true. My mother was born outside Tehran after my grandparents escaped the communists in Russia in 1944. What she and my grandmother have told me was not real flattering as they were not treated very well. But, I can kind of understand that. There are those of us out here that do not hold the propaganda to be true. I try to communicate to people not to hate the Iranian and Iraqi people because of what you've been told or read. I know the Ayotollah and Shah do NOT represent the whole people. It would be nice if Washington would stop forcing it's ideology on other countries of the world. Iranians have the right to rule Iran without Western influence. I do think something more like a democracy would be good but even America's democracy isn't very democratic. We have a 1 party state masquerading as a 2 party state. But, I hear that it's better than other parts of the world so who knows. I just wanted to let you know that there are those of us out and around that don't buy into the "evil Iran" scenario. I just wish more people would open their eyes long enough to see the beauty of your people and your culture. May peace prevail. Best Wishes from an American Friend More letters (June 19, 2003) |
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