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To: redfish who wrote (144004)8/25/2004 12:21:11 PM
From: michael97123  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
"I believe we should let Israel make that decision without any interference from us. If it is attacked by Iran, and responds by turning Tehran into a parking lot, so be it; let the chips fall where they may."

Before we let this happen, we should consider all the consequences, both intended an uninttended. This is way too simplistic an analysis for me. But i dont have a clue as to how the world would look post this war and whether it will be even habitable if the nukes fly.



To: redfish who wrote (144004)8/25/2004 1:00:38 PM
From: GST  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
Do you feel that way in general? Do you think any country that wants nukes should have them and should be free to vaporize their neighbors if they feel threatened and/or attacked? Or is this the sole prerogative of Israel?



To: redfish who wrote (144004)8/25/2004 1:44:32 PM
From: Neocon  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
Do you comprehend how small Israel is? It cannot survive an attack by Iran. It's only option would be pre- emption. In a world with billions of Muslims, how long do you think Israel will last if it shoots first and incinerates millions of Iranians? Besides which, there should be better alternatives than flipping a coin to see which nation dies in a genocidal burst of fission......