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Wow! Touchy people here today!
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Since its written, tone is hard to decifer, but I'm not trying to attack your point, just pointing out a couple logical fallacies, not saying you are completely wrong.
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As to whether the opinion of a group/nation/movement/ect. is relevant, how can it not be when considering aid. Shouldn't all opinions be examined, considered before acting, lest we act out of ignorance?
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What if the Communists asked for our help against the Mullahs? We can examine all positions, but when it comes to aiding, we should consider the strength and numbers of opposition groups. If its just some exiles who were on top when the Shah was around and want back in, there won't be popular support in Iran for this. We would have to go in for our own reasons, but even if we find a group we agree with, we shouldn't side with them unless they are well liked in Iran. You can find people of all ideological stripes everywhere. The point is whether they are of sufficient importance to Iran to be worth the effort of ousting the Mullahs (and of course, whats in it for us?).