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Originally Posted by peter12
I know a few Iranian-Canadians and needless to say they come from a country with a beautiful history and culture. The revolution destroyed a lot of that and that is why they live here now.
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Iran is, without a doubt, not the safest place in the world for a white westerner. Especially if you are visibly and American or act like an #######. And the government and corruption leave a lot to be desired. But what people see in movies and TV shows about middle eastern cities, is often silly. Or more often than not, a very historic or rustic portion of the city.
I find it hilarious to watch shows and movies that show footage of some of these places and make it look like its Agrabah right out of Aladdin.
I think that's why some people can write off what happens over there. "It's just a bunch of savages living in a desolate wasteland"
When that can't be farther from the truth. Iranian's are a very very proud people. And they should be, their culture is ancient compared to what we have here in the west.
But opportunities for advancement will often outweigh civic pride when these people see them in the west. Which is why they want to move here.