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As tensions mount between Israel and Iran, should the United States take a more active role?

 

 

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People try to couple one's sentiments about Israel to one's sentiments about Jews. Jews are fine, wonderful people. I grew up in Brooklyn. Should be enough said. But Israel? What, outside of almost sinking the Victory and killing American sailors has Israel done for us?

Submitted by tom343 : Feb 10, 2012 12:40am

We should have responded to the act of war that they perpetrated when they invaded our embassy and took our citizens hostage. As soon as those hostages were released, an hour after Reagan was inaugurated, we should have invaded. Caving in to terrorists and selling them weapons painted a huge target on our backs.

Submitted by almoore : Feb 10, 2012 10:32am

This country needs to remember history, and observe that wars fought over religious beliefs and ideologies can never, ever be won. Ask the British. Ask the Irish. Ask any devout Jew or muslim.

Submitted by IsaacFDodson : Feb 10, 2012 10:49am

You can not win a religios war, 15 pills a day Thank you Washington FMF purple heart. Gee!!

Submitted by FMF : Feb 12, 2012 7:28pm

The idea of using only military power is narrow thinking. There are numerous instances in history where it has proven to be sheer folly, and extremely costly both financially and in human terms. And not all of these instances have been in distant history.

Submitted by florida72 : Feb 14, 2012 1:15pm

We have too many problems stateside to worry about anyone else right now. Have to take care of your family first before going off to save another one.

Submitted by Thullraven : Feb 14, 2012 5:33pm

I think the approach President Obama has taken is correct. He has given Israel our full military support if the need arises. He also is trying a nonmilitary approach but I believe is perfectly willing to use whatever military force is needed if that is necessary.

Submitted by flash : Apr 6, 2012 5:36am