Persian Business Owner (Jun Qin)

            A great leader has the capability to propel a country into an era of wealth and success. An ambitious and powerful leader generates far greater progress and benefits a country far more than a coalition government, which often results from democracy. Take for example, our progress under Rezā Shāh. Due to his commitment towards his country, the Iranian empire has industrialized and modernized at an astonishing rate. Iran has developed large-scale industries, modernized our infrastructure, and worked to develop a national public educational system. Compare this to the Weimar Republic; a nation plagued by depression and oppression by other nations. The progress in our nation could have never been achieved by a group of bickering politicians quarreling over the most insignificant differences in ideology. A strong leader would not have allowed for their nation to be in such a situation.

            Many view the rise of fascism as the bane of European nations. I propose that nations embrace authoritarian government. Why reject something that has proven to be so successful in the past? Hitler’s totalitarian government has managed to revive Germany’s economy and reestablish itself as an industrial power. The rejection of change is illogical. Change has done wonders for those in my country. If not for change, I would not have found myself in such a comfortable position. I am thankful for Rezā Shāh, for without him, our country would have remained a primitive country.