I live in a Democratically elected Republic and the most free nation in the world, so I understand the concept well enough.
The USA did give satellite technology regarding whereabouts of troops from Iran to Saddam back then because Iran at that time had taken USA hostages and rather than send in our military, we let Saddam use his. Smart move actually.
Biggest step toward freeing up Iran is to remove theocracy from the government and to not let terrorists be recognized if the people or some foul play gets them elected to power.
If there are terrorist getting into leadership in Iran as there has been in Palestine with Hamas, then that just shows 25 years of theocracy has made them a terrorist state.
Sir, do not edit my post when you're quoting me.
I said: First of all you talk of not understanding a REAL democracy, then you talk of Pro American as if they are one and the same?
Didn't end my sentance after democracy. Democracy/Pro American are not one and the same.
As for the US just giving satellite aid to dictator Saddam...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/3/newsid_4678000/4678707.stm