SalarHaqq
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I do have a problem with the dress code, because not only it has raised dissatisfaction among Iranians and it has made it incredibly easier for foreigners to influence the minds of Iranian youths with propaganda, but it also has deprived Iran of billions of dollars of tourism income. There is no doubt that the dress code has had serious security and economic consequences for us and it has negatively impacted the image of Iran in the media.
Since you gave your reasons, I will just say that to me, the dress code has had a containing effect on western or globalist cultural imperialism. Even though I know that opponents will usually argue that moral corruption has expanded precisely because of the mandatory nature of these rules (and some will even pretend that there is "more" such corruption in Iran than in the west). However I know that despite certain setbacks in Iran, levels of moral decadence remain dozens of times greater in the west (I have lived in both societies and conducted research of my own), and my conviction is that without these restrictions, traditions in Iran would be subject to greater not fewer threats. But yes, we can agree to disagree on this.
I think the issue is the first paragraph of your answer. As long as we agree that security crimes should be punished much harder than violation of the dress code, then we're good.
Yes, for sure. I think one would need to be crazy to advocate otherwise, even if one is religious and a staunch defender of Tradition. Without basic security, Tradition cannot be safeguarded either.