Your editorial and your cover photo are contradictory. You claim to want to present a better image of Iranians to the world however your cover fits the stereotype of fanatics waving their fists in the air. Very disappointed.
Dr. S., Berkeley.
To answer Mohammed Q: Which side is Salam on? The side of the
readers! You are being given the contentions of all the disputants, to
judge for yourself who is right, and to learn what their arguments are
in order to support or refute them. Congratulations to the editors for
being even-handed and informative.
Louis Richter
Encino, CA
Why not put the pictures of the students protesting for democracy on your cover? Please don't give more exposure to the religious radicals. They want to scare us, and I think this picture does nothing but terrify us.
Laleh, via email.
Hi! I don't even know who to address this to, but thanks for the nice review on my blog (upper echelon)! it is always nice to know that people actually take notice... anyway... I also got introduced to your very nice
online magazine... I wish u covered northern cal as well... oh yeah btw, I live in northern cal...thanks again...
Best,
shadi :-)
Dear editor,
In reviewing your publication, and especially with the inclusion of Mrs. Jo-ana D'Balcazar articles such as "Unless Consistent Policies Are Applied", you demonstrate a progressive, logical thinking mind of journalism, at its best.
As I am sure you receive a lot of resistance from your readership over such presentations, it should be considered success, as closed minds and blindfolded eyes are being opened, and revealed. Statements of truth and facts tend to do that, and the foundation for any healthy future.
So long as there is denial of the truth, your journal is an educational asset. You bring pride to the Iranians, and sense of hope to all of us.
Keep on the good work.
Adi
Santa Monica, California

To tell you the truth, I didn't bother reading your article on belly dancing. But I SURE enjoyed the pictures.
Sheytoon Bala, via email.
I think your advice columns such as Azita and Sex Sultan, while some may find it tasteless, actually provide a service to our community because we tend to put our heads in the sand and not deal with real problems of modern life, especially when it comes to our kids torn between two cultures. So I commend you for putting it out there even if it helps only one person!
Jamshid "Jay" Akbari, Washington D.C.

I know you are based in California, but please you put your mag on the web, please ensure a little more international appeal. There are Iranians in Europe too you know!!!

I am not going to take advantage of your restaurant and theater review based solely in Los Angeles area!!!
Maziyar, Frankfort, Germany.
First, I would like to compliment you and your editorial staff for publishing a good and a timely magazine for the second generation, Iranian/American community in Southern California.
Also I have a question for you. I hear there is a new Iranian-American
female comedian performing around town at different Comedy Clubs by the name
of Elham Jazab. I heard her interview on the Persian radio a few days ago.
Who is this young lady, and where did she come from? Can you guys possibly
have an interview with her about her background and her performances in LA?
Thanks again.
Regards,
Farshad
Editor Responds: We are indeed familiar with the energetic, electrifying comic talent Elham Jazab and featured her in a recent issue.