http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/14/361919.aspx(From Sean Reis, TODAY producer) Producer Sean Reis, a self-professed "hick from a Massachusetts," traveled to Iran for TODAY's special coverage on Thursday.   These are his observations...Weather When I saw the weather.com report that saiden-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/14/361919.aspx#362461Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:32:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:362461Rick Ericson, San Diego, CaI liked the different perspective of the Friday prayers at Tehran University. Especially the reference to Hogan’s Heroes. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/14/361919.aspx#362658Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:29:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:362658Monica Ski, San Diego, CAAs an American who lived in Iran in 79-80--I can relate to everything you commented on in your article.  The weather, traffic, pollution and the state of the country (right after the Shah's demise, Ayatollah Khomeini's regime, war against Iraq and American Embassy takeover/hostage crisis), Friday prayers.  Seems like the only thing still happening is marriage and having babies (lots of them).  Overcrowded and severe unemployment.  My former in-laws/family have immigrated to Canada.  It took them over 15 yrs to "legally" immigrate.  What a system.  Not sure if or when things will ever get better, but it was a beautiful country!http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/14/361919.aspx#362694Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:41:05 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:362694J. Webster, Westport, KyIf people were to think about it, we have more in common with people in the middle east than different. Yes they are an ancient culture, and we could learn from that, and yes we have different religious beliefs, not that different, they call jeseus a prophet, just like muhammad. And before someone gets bent out of shape, I haven't forgotten the hostage crisis with Iran. But, the question is, have you ever learned, or forgotten the number of Iranians we killed for oil, when they were seeking democracy? And I'm sure someone will bring up Carter and Reagan during that period, and to show the culture, or better yet, manners, the Iranians released the hostages when Reagan took office as a gesture of good will. They do things like that, we just never recognize it, they were trying for better relations, but, as always, we blew it. Too many misunderstandings. No attempts at real dialogue.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/14/361919.aspx#362990Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:34:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:362990H GhaffariVery interesting to see your point of view. When you get down to it, people are the same the world over - we all seek the same basic things, and share emotions equally. It is unfortunate that more people don't view Iran and the Middle East this way - as people just trying to live their lives. It is more unfortunate that the citizens of these nations are subjected to such extreme forms of government. Lack of self-expression and freedoms are an everyday event. At least your views express the modern and current view of Iran and Tehran. Thank you.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/14/361919.aspx#363069Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:09:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:363069RaminAs an Iranian, who was born and raised in the "west", I am glad to see that there are some Americans out there that are interested to see what the PEOPLE of Iran are like. I just hope that the neo-cons who are in power in Washington don't invade Iran. A war would not be beneficial for either America, Iran, or the whole region. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/14/361919.aspx#363092Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:23:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:363092Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,GeorgiaDear Sean, As someone who lived in Massachusetts until the summer of 1979 and moved down to Georgia. I am impressed you said that Tehran is like the populations of New York, Chicago and Los Angeles all in an city the size of Atlanta. I also enjoyed your depiction of the Friday prayers at Tehran University. You have an interesting viewpoint. And I am also glad you didn't have Matt cross the street live. Good decision! Thank you for your insight.  http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/14/361919.aspx#369579Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:47:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:369579Kam EftekharGreat article and good coverage. The thing missing is ongoing repetition of your message to the American public to make it sink in. You cannot counter the hundreds of negative images portrayed by the media and this administration with one showing. Cut down on Brittany Spears, Paris Hilton, OJ and other nobodies and educate the public to stave off another disasterous conflict in the Middle-East. We have plenty of things to fix back here.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/14/361919.aspx#388234Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:30:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:388234Ali,TehranThis was interesting. you should go to Iran's north, Kelardasht and namak abroud, you get a much calmer, more beautifull pciture. at least you did keep your oath as a reporter and wrote the truth and that deserves respect. thank you.http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/14/361919.aspx#543056Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:52:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:543056Kaveh, United KingdomHi Sean. Pretty nice effort. Would you consider going back again? If so, would you take any American politician with yourself? Thanks.