A letter of Nourizad to Iran’s Khamenei (28 Questions) -part 1 of 2

An interesting letter of Nourizad, a famous Iranian political prisoner, to Iran’s Dictator
Original letter is in Farsi. Here is a brief translation.

Which regime is really more ethical, Islamic Iran or Secular US?
In the name of intellect’s GOD

Hello to the respected leader, great Ayatollah Khamenei.

A characteristic of days and nights in prison, is that the prisoner can recall his/her old friends into his prison ward, and have an imaginative talk to them. One of my continual companions here is YOU. Your presence here in my solitude ward, gave me a sense to share lots of my questions with you and in that imaginary conversation, get my answers. But recently, questions arise that your answers to them could help people and authorities and clear the road ahead of us and you. Deliberately, I ask this questions as a religious questionnaire to address both your religious premiership and your political leadership.

Dear Leader!
I know a country in the world that is entangled in immorality. That country has a long history in murder and havoc. It’s haughty. Most of people around the world hate it. You always call it “enemy”. That country is the big evil. It’s US. To confront that country as we call it “the dangerous scorpion”, an Islamic revolution has emerged. A revolution objectant to that country. A revolution with lots of wishes. A revolution that was supposed to demonstrate real human and humanity and return the global community to the correct path. A revolution for true freedom. A revolution that promised nothing but justice, rectitude, growth and opposition toleration. A revolution that focused on Iranian culture and targeted all human borders. Today, 32 years has passed from that revolution. Most of this period, you’ve been the leader of this revolution. A revolution that started by your help, has been set up by you, turned left and right by your orders, shouted or kept silent by your order. I don’t care that today, people in Finland, are the first in quality of life, US is 11th and Iranian people are 79th in this rating. But I want to know that from “CULTURAL” point of view, as the central trend of our revolution, where on intellect’s world we stand now.

A revolution that promised nothing but justice, rectitude, growth and opposition toleration. A revolution that focused on Iranian culture and targeted all human borders. Today, 32 years has passed from that revolution. Most of this period, you’ve been the leader of this revolution. A revolution that started by your help, has been set up by you, turned left and right by your orders, shouted or kept silent by your order.

I don’t care that today, people in Finland, are the first in quality of life, US is 11th and Iranian people are 79th in this rating. But I want to know that from “CULTURAL” point of view, as the central trend of our revolution, where on intellect’s world we stand now. In this questions, I don’t ask about sending Omid Satellite onto orbit of the earth, or uranium enrichment or stem cells cause such achievements can’t prevent our bankruptcy. If such achievements could have even a little effect on perpetuity of a political regime, the soviet republics of Russia, wouldn’t collapse and go to history museums. Among our possessions, only those related to culture and social morality, affect our legitimacy.

Therefore, I make all my questions in cultural, moral and social fields compared with the country that you frequently talk about and call it “enemy”. We all say that US is culturally disordered and its social systems are messy. This comparison is the best and the very fair comparison that can assist many of us clarify our ambiguities. In these questions, I’ve never compared technological, scientific, economic issues. I’ve just discussed the central value and central wish of our revolution, (i.e. cultural growth

Now, here are my questions asking from the leader, and religious premier of many Iranian and non-Iranian people. The questions need your direct answers. Before raising the questions, let’s say that I was in US prior to the Islamic revolution in Iran and I’m familiar with Americans’ cultural, social and political considerations. I’ve relocated from US back to Iran cause of the interesting wishes and promises of the revolution. Around my country, I’ve decided to work in most poor and outlying regions like Sistan & Baluchestan, Hormozgan and bashagerd. I’ve been an author in my country. My papers on “the world after US” clearly shows that I eyed Iran Islamic revolution to shine in the world rather that staring on US extermination. According to this, my intention is not enthusiasm to US. The reason for asking these questions is the discrepancies that I see. I ask the questions is a sincerely manner to receive your answers so that me and many others get out of this serious ambiguity and amazement.

Question 1: Privacy
It’s highly emphasized in Islam and other religions to respect people’s privacy. After the revolution, it’s easily ignored and government forces enter private areas so frequently. It’s so obvious and very common. Just recently, Ayatollah Sane’ee ‘s house is attacked by religious gangsters under full support umbrella of police. In US, privacy is strongly recognized and respected by the government and judiciary system. Now, please let us know your opinion. which one is closer to our Islamic religious beliefs?

Question 2: Rights of minorities
In US, religious minorities and even irreligious groups and evil worshippers enjoy the same level of freedom as Christians. They all have the right to build their own worshipping houses. Muslims are building a mosque close to September 11th attacks and when opposed by some families of victims, US judiciary system strongly supported Muslim’s rights. But in here, after the revolution minorities situation got worse and worse and we even don’t let Sunni Muslims to build their own mosque in Tehran. We destroy Muslim Darvishs’ Mosque and force non-Muslim women to wear Islamic Hijab, to which they don’t believe religiously. Now, which government is acting closer to religious beliefs, Iran or US?

Question 3: Narcotic & drug consumption
Iran is rated the first country in the world in narcotic and drug use. This shows social and humanity values disorders in our country. Talking about Uranium enrichment and stem cells technologies and sending satellite to the earth’s orbit while lots of young people are heavy users of drugs, is like a well-dressed man with oiled beautiful hair and tie but wearing slippers. This is a real shame for a cultural revolution. So, which government is better considering its people, Capitalist US or deeply Islamic Iran?

…. part Two is being prepared . . .