It Is Easy to Make Claims,
It Is Easy to Make Claims, In politics, one of the fundamental questions is: Who gave someone permission to speak on behalf of the people? This question is particularly relevant in the case of Reza Pahlavi, someone who has been speaking for years about the future of Iran and its people and sometimes presents himself as the official spokesperson for the Iranian people. But the simple question I raised before is this: Who gave him this representation? Reza Pahlavi, like every other human being, has the right to express his political views. He also has a number of followers, which is undeniable. However, having some followers does not give him the right to speak on behalf of all Iranians. As an Iranian, I did not give him permission to speak on my behalf. This is not merely a passing opinion; it is a matter of my human identity and my right to determine my own political destiny. I have the right to choose who represents me and who does not. If the president of my country speaks at intern...