In Iran, They Want Fun, Fun, Fun -- Nicholas D. Kristof, New York Times
Along the Caspian Sea, Iran
One of the most pernicious misunderstandings in the West about Iranians is that they are dour religious fanatics.
About half of Iranians are under the age of 25, and Iran has done a solid job of raising their education levels. I was struck on my 1,700-mile road trip across Iran by how many of them share American values, seeking fun rather than fanaticism. They seem less interested in the mosques than in amusement parks (which are ubiquitous in Iran).
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My Comment: Unfortunately .... the people who rule Iran have different priorities than what the common man may want on the street. And while I agree with Nicholas D. Kristof's assessment on the pitfalls of launching a military strike against Iran .... the sad fact is that Iran has different priorities and policy objectives that may result in war when the overwhelming sentiment in the West is to avoid it.
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