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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Iran taunts the rest of the world.

Hey all, international news sure captured the headlines today. I want to specifically address the Iranian attempt at daring any country to attack it. I wonder which Presidential candidate would make America safer in case Ahmadinejad woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
Yesterday using their state censored television Iran reportedly launched nine missiles. It was just a test supposedly in case Israel dared attacking Iran, or even if Uncle Sam told Ahmadinejad to take a long swim in the Persian Gulf. In an article by Allan Cowell from the Associated Press Iran’s 9 missiles included an improved version of the Shahad-3. This missile has a range of up to 1,250 miles according to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard quote in the article. It might just be a “reported” incident, but the idea that Iran has enough guts to launch 9 missiles worries me. If they are willing to test long range missiles for no reason as some argue why show the whole world their capabilities? I guess the nuclear bomb is just one of Ahmadinejad toys he likes to play with? Wake up. If Iran isn’t dealt with properly soon, then we might just be Ahmadinejad’s play ground.
It’s important to know how the future leaders of the United States reacted to Iran’s taunting. Senator Obama calls for more economic sanctions along with tougher diplomatic tactics as reported today by the Associated Press. I guess telling Iran to stop it and asking them to stop being naughty will surely end all possible conflicts. Senator McCain reacted by saying “"Working with our European and regional allies is the best way to meet the threat posed by Iran, not unilateral concessions that undermine multilateral
diplomacy," McCain called for a missile shield in Europe along with the deployment of some troops to strategic countries like Poland.
I completely agree with Senator McCain on this issue. Diplomacy should always get exploited to its fullest potential, and the military shouldn’t get used until it’s necessary to do so. Innocent lives can’t get lost do to a rash political decision. I don’t agree that talking to Iran will decrease their willingness to strike Israel or even America. Economic sanctions hurt the innocent people of Iran more than the government as they are the one’s who don’t get aid from other countries. They are the ones who suffer the harsh laws imposed by their governments. We can’t sit back take it easy and only react after it’s too late. If Russia was almost willing to blow us to pieces in the Cold War Iran might be more willing to do the job themselves. How do you feel about Iran’s launching? Does the reaction of Obama or McCain affect your thoughts about the future of this country? All I have to say is God Bless America. James.

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