Once a distant, mysterious land, the U.S. has become intensely embroiled in Middle Eastern politics. While simultaneously waging campaigns in both Afghanistan and Iraq, America has turned a wary eye to Iran and its alleged nuclear weapons. With the lives of potentially thousands of soldiers and citizens at stake in both countries, should the U.S. take direct military action against Iran?
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Religion and Ideology are Dangerous
- From David Bukay
By Dr. David Bukay - University of Haifa
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Someone needs to tell Dr.Bukay that this same argument can be used against his side. Those mainly pushing for a third middle east war are the far religious right, who place the safety of Israel over their own country.Dr.Bukay says that if Iran is not attacked, the Middle East will become a tinderbox. That is exactly what will happen if we go into Iran and the fact that Israel is armed with nuclear weapons and is perfectly capable of defending itself from any potential threats evidently makes no difference in his mind.
- zaneman1
April 9, 2009 12:00PM
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