Yesterday we received this letter from the USA commending the IMT for our consistent and strong support for the struggle of the Iranian people against the reactionary dictatorship ruling over them. He also said he is appalled by the fact that many people, even on the left, do not understand the real meaning of the current movement against electoral fraud.
I am writing to you to commend you on your consistent and strong support for the struggle of the Iranian people against the reactionary dictatorship ruling over them. I have been visiting your website occasionally for the past nearly 9 years and I can say with certainty that your group has supported the Iranian people more than any other group on the Left or Right. While it should be obvious that Iran has for the past 30 years been under the rule of religious thugs who are passionate enemies of liberty and democracy, it is so odd that many on the Left cannot seem to grasp this obvious fact. Sadly, this also includes those whom I have respected greatly in the past. One extraordinary example of this tendency is the reaction of George Galloway to this election fraud. He reacted by congratulating Ahmadinejad on his "victory," not by supporting the people's movement against him and the regime. For a man of the Left, this is shameful behavior. Another example is the World Socialist Web Site (wsws.org) with whom I am sure you are familiar. Having followed religiously and respected their analyses in the past, I was horrified to discover that at this pivotal moment in world history, they have chosen to devote their energy to proving that this election was not a fraud and to attacking other leftists who say otherwise. In other words, they have come to the defense of the Islamic Republic. I am both shocked and appalled at this and it is of special importance to me, since several of my relatives live in Iran. I am glad at least that your group has taken the correct position, but perhaps you could also try to enlighten your fellow leftists on the other side of the Atlantic. Thank you for your time.
A.Z.
June 29, 2009
