Oh, it definitely has a few flaws, no doubt about that, BB. Most systems do. We are much more socially progressive than Iran, and that's not surprising, given our past history and the fact that our society was built on the English example of parliamentary democracy.

Iran, however, would be a lot more socially progressive today if the USA had not overthrown their democratically elected government in the 1950's through a CIA coup, and the religious fanatics who arose against the Shah as a result of that would not now be in power there. Extreme situations result in extreme reactions.

You appear disturbed by the fact that Iran is less progressive a society than the USA or Canada. Are you equally disturbed about the Saudis? I don't hear you complaining much about Saudi Arabia for some reason...could it be because they are political and military allies with America?