Time for some reality with diplomacy
Sunday, December 9, 2007 4:31 AM PST
Listening to some candidates for the presidency, one has to wonder whether they are aware of the current state of the nation’s armed forces with regard to military intervention in Iran. Tough talk from the candidates on the subject of Iran may feel good on the campaign trail, but there are several good reasons why Americans should be cautious when it comes to threatening the regime in Tehran. As a practical matter, the American military, while the finest force in the world, has been heavily taxed by the ongoing operations in Iraq. While some on the campaign trail believe the only solution comes from the military, the diplomatic options have not been fully explored. Only with the help of Europe, Russia and China will the regime in Tehran be brought to an understanding that makes the world a safer place.
— Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.
— Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.,
