But, Dr. Ahmadinejad - I Thought You Were Our Friend?

Dear H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad,

"In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

O, Almighty God, bestow upon humanity the perfect human being promised to all by You, and make us among his followers." (Your words from your open letter to all "Noble Americans".)

Your letter of yesterday was both eloquent and humble. Within it's contents you mentioned, and I quote:

...American people not God-fearing, truth loving, and justice seeking...

And if we did not share a common responsibility to promote and protect freedom and human dignity and integrity...

While Divine providence has placed Iran and the United States geographically far apart, we should be cognizant that human values and our common human spirit, which proclaim the dignity and exalted worth of all human beings, have brought our two great nations of Iran and the United States closer together.

Both our nations are God-fearing, truth loving and justice seeking, and both seek dignity, respect and perfection.

Both greatly value and readily embrace the promotion of human ideals such as compassion, empathy, respect for the rights of human beings, securing justice and equity, and defending the innocent and the weak against oppressors and bullies.

We are all inclined towards the good, and towards extending a helping hand to one another, particularly to those in need.

We all deplore injustice, the trampling of peoples' rights and the intimidation and humiliation of human beings.

We all detest darkness, deceit, lies and distortion, and seek and admire salvation, enlightenment, sincerity and honesty.

The pure human essence of the two great nations of Iran and the United States testify to the veracity of these statements...

As mentioned, we have common concerns, face similar challenges, and are pained by the sufferings and afflictions in the world.

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I am asking for some clarification with some of the above statements, as they seem to contradict your [Iran's] actions.

In particular:

Both greatly value and readily embrace the promotion of human ideals such as compassion, empathy, respect for the rights of human beings, securing justice and equity, and defending the innocent and the weak against oppressors and bullies.

If there is any truth in what you say then can you explain this story in today's news cycle. Iranian Weapons Arm Iraqi Militia Please click the link sir, it will take you to the story. This seems to be the oppisite of what you said, you are in fact arming the bullies.

And I bring to your attention sir,

We all detest darkness, deceit, lies and distortion, and seek and admire salvation, enlightenment, sincerity and honesty.

If you detest deceit, lies and distortion, yet seek and admire salvation, enlightenment, sincerity and honesty, then can you explain this story sir; once again simply click on the link Government [Iranian] Wants All News Site Dealing With Iran Registered.

What could be more sincere and honest then your citizens expressing their viewpoints via the Internet?

And lastly sir, you said;

As mentioned, we have common concerns, face similar challenges, and are pained by the sufferings and afflictions in the world.

If you really mean this in your heart of hearts, then why continue your ambitions in the direction you are taking as reported in this story. Iran Says It Will Go on With Nuke Plans

A short note of explanation on these few points would be a good start. We can address other areas of concern as our new found communication continues.

Yours Truly,

Gordon Taylor
Humble Merchant
November 30, 2006