The younger generation is essentially idealistic. This applies to the Iranian youth as well. In addition, the youth in Iran face certain difficulties... the Iranian youth need more freedom. They are struggling for more freedom and democracy. This commands great respect.

Sadly the job security of lawyers has been ruined, so they are less willing to defend political defendants.

Lawyers have a dangerous job in Iran.

Because of our youthful population, we suffer from unemployment in Iran. We need more universities and more job opportunities for the young.

We have been learning since we were children how to make money, buy things, build things. The whole education system is set up to teach us how to think, not to feel.

I support the elimination and defunding of all agencies like the Education and Energy Departments because they fall outside of the framework of the Constitution.

I didn't get trained by the school system like other kids, and when I did concentrate on learning, my mind was cluttered and locked by the programming of the system.

It was my family that wanted me to be a teacher. That was safe, you see. To be a painter was terrible.