How should American foreign policy deal with Iran and its nuclear enrichment program?

Question

Don't get mad at me for asking the question. IT IS A QUESTION. I am not making any suggestions here. It is an issue in the media and in politics. Also, no anti-Christian or anti-Semitic rhetoric, please.

Answer 1

By remembering this: prevention is better than cure.

Answer 2

Well, in my modest opinion it depends on the inside scoop between the USA and Russia and former soviet republics like khazakstan. If there is an aggreement between us and the ruskies to surgically strike specific selected targets, then it should be done. No land war or prolonged restructuring of this nation, it just isn't cost effective. But, if Russia goes loco over the idea, then we should extend patience...people need to understand that we don't want to war with islam or the people of these countries, who have every right to defend themselves from occupation from a foreign country, but because of the threats made by their leader there is no alternative than to prevent the madman from obtaing WMD's it would be socially immoral to allow such a person to have a weapon with his constant rhetoric of using it against the US and it's neighbors.

Answer 3

Well the alternative is a nuclear weaponed armed Iran who as VOWED to use them against their enemies with Israel and the US then Britain at the top of their list.
So, do we take them seriously? Obviously, most congressional democrats are not as they seem to think he's "just kidding around". I've heard it said that if we don't deal with them, someone else will.
Either way I hope its true, some people just shouldn't have the capability of killing millions of people, at least we(Israel, US and UK, etc) have the restraint not to, can we say the same of Iran?
I can't.

Answer 4

Iran is a dieing country. People are leaving and those that are staying are not having enough children to repopulate Iran. Not only that, Iran had though police. I think the U.S. should bombard Iran with propaganda and militarily take away it's influence in other countries. Without the influence the whole attempt at Muslim militancy will wane. You don't see Pakistan blowing up everything in sight.

Answer 5

A good idea might be to build a free, Democratic society in their back yard. This might cause the Iranian citizens to become restless with their fanatic zealot leadership and revolt. Also, us building this free Democratic society would mean we would have a better, stronger foothold in the region and this might make them pasue before acting like radical @**hats. But that's just a thought....

Answer 6

I'm tired of Iran. It's time to turn the whole country into a parking lot. Yeah, I know it's some 30 or 40 million people, but would you rather wait until they flatten Tel-Aviv, Madrid, Paris, and London?

Answer 7

Hopefully better than it's Iraq and North Korea policies. The recent commision's recommendations sounded well thought out.
Creating a dialogue right away sounds like a really good idea.

Answer 8

We should talk with them and let them know , face to face ,in no uncertain terms , exactly how and why we feel the way we do . Maybe Bush is afraid to meet with Iran's leader , he's a very smart man .

Answer 9

After yesterday's meeting it looks like they have a good start on getting a handle on this situation. I am feeling more positive about it for the first time. They are not looking back but forward...a good start I do believe. No right, no wrong, just good statemanship. I really do feel better about it.

Answer 10

What Rich B said. Right on the money.