should the brits nuke syria and iran for lying and taking hostages?

Question

i think they should be severely spanked for being aholes and trying to be tough guys

Answer 1

If you consider a country being nuked the same as being "severely spanked," God only knows what you would do if they committed a serious act of war--nuke the entire Arab world maybe? And are you really ready for the repercussion of that "spanking"? You know you're talking about WW III, don't you? Nuking is usually considered the last option, not the first, and certainly not in retaliation for a relatively minor incident.

I don't mean to downplay what happened. But the retribution you and others are talking about doesn't affect abstract "countries." You are talking about killing and injuring hundreds of thousands of civilians, the vast majority of which had nothing to do with this. Apparently Bush's machismo in foreign affairs has trickled down. Remember when he famously taunted the opposition in Iraq by saying, "Bring it on!" They did, and now look where we are. Isn't anybody learning anything?

Answer 2

The West isn't going to do anything, as much as some would like them to.
Iran isn't going to be punished severely because of the possible threat they pose.
I mentioned this on another question (this isn't necessarily what I believe, but I'm just putting it out there), but doesn't this sound familiar?
Think last summer. With Hezbollah and Israel.
If you consider this a 'minor incident', than what do you consider that? Hezbollah is backed by Iran. Is it possible they were looking for the same result?
I'm not, by any means, advocating the usage of nukes. But Iran is a threat, and I think that even without direct 'provocation' from the West, they'd still be a threat.
Their religious ideologies revolve around bringing back the twelth imam. Of course not all Middle Easterners, but the extremists. We are infidels because we do not follow their relgion or religious practices. I can almost say for a certainty, that when we do have WWIII, it will involve Iran...who will probably be playing a central role.

Answer 3

Im not too sure whether such an act would really solve much as far as the middle east is concerned. Lets face it..this region is going to go on and on being a total "mess". I dont see any quick solutions or even longterm solutions to either Syria or Iran. I cant speak for Syria but as for Iran ( and being a muslim myself in Asia ) I believe Iran's President is playing too much with "fire". It might just "blow up in his face" sooner or later. Not a wise man is he? I would have thought he would "play" smarter.

This recently resolved crisis...only shows to us all that Iran's administration isnt going to give in to any sanction or threat. Having said that.... its megolmaniacal-president "Ahmaddinnerjacket" (!!!) should sit back and ponder over whether he has made things worse for Iran as far as its nuclear aspirations are concerned. I say "yes".

Answer 4

If something of the international does not denounce Iran then the UN is valueless. yet we've got conspiracy theorists who pick to declare that's President Bush attempting to now invade Iran with the help of making up this adventure. lower back Iran went into Iraqi waters and took over the British vessel. and then illegally took prisoners whilst there is not any conflict between England and Iran. the place are all the libs who scream violation of international regulation on something we do to combat terrorism as quickly as we've yet another occasion of international regulation being violated with the help of Iran and its ruling mullahs.

Answer 5

You can take it for granted that a nuclear submarine is sitting at the bottom of the Persian Gulf, just waiting for orders!
It was a foolish act by the Iranians, and it would have been stupidity not to free the hostages.

Answer 6

And when is this going to happen?

I know you're going to hate me for saying this, but:

Iran wasn't caught lying, the Brits WERE when they crossed over into their waters on a government-authorized spy mission.

The soldiers weren't mistreated in any way--despite them being ordered to lie to gain sympathy.

And why does Syria have to punished? They sought a peaceful solution to the problem!

Of course, you being a warmonger and socially ignorant of the facts, war and force is all you'll ever believe in.

Answer 7

They tell me their leader is a "lapdog", so I doubt it.

The nukes are a much more important issue, and if that ever comes into play, Israel will take care of it. Their existence depends on it. We're living on this planet with lovely people who want them wiped out. (They're even on these Yahoo boards.)

Answer 8

I don't know that they should nuke them but I would take out their nuclear facility for starters and perhaps the countries sole oil refinery. That would send them a clear message not to mess with us

Answer 9

Sounds like a winner to me.
Piss on Iran. Piss on Syria.

Answer 10

The brits were wimps. I don't believe they didn't make a deal.