Unfortunately, the people of Iran have suffered under both, the Shah and since 1979, the Ayatollahs. They say "The people get the Government they deserve".. I don't believe it is realistically true. More so in this case..... Iranians are some of the nicest people around.... The Shah was imposed on the Iranians by the West.... Perhaps, when they supported the Mullahs, they did not know as to what they were getting into. They have all the resources to be rich and prosperous, but both the Shah and the Ayatollahs have been using them to advance their agendas! Sad really.... In general, all of the Middle East is a mess...
Naguesh Bhatcar ----------------------- From: Goanet <[email protected]> on behalf of Gilbert Lawrence <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 6:03 PM To: Goanet Org Subject: [Goanet] Iran Before 1979 From: Roland Francis Wonder what Iran would look today if: The Shah was more sensitive to his people?s needs than to western demands. Savak was not let loose on political rebels and dissidents with torture and killing behind the scenes. The 2500th anniversary of Cyrus The Great was not celebrated in Persepolis a city in the desert with royals and chiefs of States from 80 countries that cost 680 million in 1975 dollars. -------------- GL responds: If the 680 million was spent in the country, the money became part of the local economy and the ripple effect made its way to the common folks. That expenditure is better than spending the same on 2 F-10 jet fighters. Regards, GL
