Why did every one get worked up about the US not ruling out the use of nuclear weapons on Iran?
491884
Perhaps you were lost somewhere in recent history, but the Cold War ended for a reason. \n\nThere is no reason to consider the use of nuclear weapons on Iran. Look at Iraq. How can you possibly trust the intelligence the Bush Administration would rely on in order to initiate a pre-emptive nuclear strike? \n\nThe US can no longer use might and must learn again how to use diplomacy. This is not a democrat vs. republican issue. This is an issue that involves all of humanity.\n\nUse of nuclear weapons is harmful to everyone, not just the country or entity on which the weapons are used. Look at what the US did in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the lasting impact it has had on the environment and the people of Japan. The US should be ashamed of testing nuclear weapons in that way!!\n\nAnyone still advocating the use of nuclear weapons needs to read up on diplomatic strategy and look at the inevitability of the fall of the US empire as well as global warming, cancer statistics among survivors and countless other issues. Nuclear weapons are even harmful for the US to store. \n\nSoon the US will no longer be in control in the world forum, as hard to believe as that is, the writing is on the wall.
1175482
Because we want to feel like we have power over the entire world...we just do it in a more politically sound way. I think that any country that wants em should have em...they are just trying to protect themselves from us. Our governments argument is that countries like Iran cannot be trusted because of the things that they have done in thier past and the way they have treated thier people...but look at our past....Where are the Native Americans again??? oh yeah and Slaves?? and Civil war...we are just Hypocrites
427986
Why should we tell Iran what to do.\nWe should just leave them alone.\nIt's there choice to decide what to use nuclear power for.
58312
At that time, Nuclear usage for war is still not forbidden to use. In fact, Japan was the first real-battle-field test for atomic bomb (nuke). Even the scientist that make the nuke didn't know how devastating the nuke is. I think they regret it quite a bit to use nuke at that time (but there was no other choice to end WW2 ASAP).\nUSA drop the nuke with good intention (ending the WW2 and prevent more casualities) and Iran... I don't know.\nAnd Iran has the nuke now. So it's a whole different story.
611542
difficult question, because although i agree with the sentiment that America has them, and has used them.. they have also bore witness to them. they know the nuclear power, have been humbled by it and its power and there are people in the government that wont let it be used to whimsically again.\n\nIran on the other hand, feel oppressed, hard done by even internationally. they are angry and you know what they say in cartoons about deadly weapons being in the wrong hands?!\n\ni just think we have seen in the past (Vietnam) and present - examples of countries that the USA would've used this destructive power against, but haven't. Would Iran be so self controlling when vying for 'respect'? would they use it as a tool of persuasion?\n\nI personally feel alittle uncomfortable that a country that has so many people baying for western blood could posses such a weapon (i mean, isn't it technically our governments that are at war?)\n\nSo even though I'm not happy that America See's its self as the worlds police force (shouldn't that be the UN?), i think it is a case of 'Better the Devil you Know'.
429640
The whole MAD business.  If both sides start using nuclear weapons, the world has a good chance of ending.  So, no one actually uses them.  I'm guessing if Iran actually uses them, the US won't retaliate because no one wants to use nuclear weapons.
689704
No, the US is totally hypocritical to think that the US has a right to certain technology but countries like Iran which are disliked by the US government don't have the same right.  The US is not the world's policeman, and that is why so many people round the world hate the US.
721061
You are a smart cookie!  Our fiasco in Iraq has given Iran the guts they needed to challenge the US.  After seeing how we're getting our asses kicked by a ragtag bunch of jihadists, they figured it was time to kick some sand in the bully's face.  And yes, anybody who's been paying attention knows that Saddam didn't want to admit he didn't have WMDs because he didn't want to appear weak to the Iranians.  Just another example of how stupid and self-absorbed some Americans can be.  We stumble into areas of the world where we don't have the first clue what's going on.
637318
they ain't gonna. u.s. is hypocrits. they worry about iran while we are sitting on our tons and tons of nuclear arsenal.
1180656
US is afraid. Basically, the US is a big bully that likes to butt into other people's buisness. They ensure that no one in the world has the same nuclear weapons as they do. If they suspect that you may be attempting to invent weapons... they will attack you. Simple as that. They are afraid that someone will get a bigger military...or have better weapons and defeat them. \n\nThey like to keep people scared so that they can get better deals. If you had an oil well and the US set a military base right outside it and woudln't let your oil pass unless you agreed with all their terms and conditions...what would they be??? This is ACTUALLY happening.
619813
What's the relevance of all that ranting?  It's not an argument that the world would be safer if Iran had nukes.  I've no idea if the president of Iran is a "real Muslim" or not; he simply talks like a maniac.  The question of the USA's 100 year war record isn't directly relevant to the question of whether it would be good for the world if Iran had nukes, but as it happens, the USA tends to respond to attacks upon it, or upon other countries.
654550
This is actually a far more complicated issues.  The sentiments against US foreign policy started long ago.  The nature of the complaints about of policy has also changed over the years.  \n\nSome argue that the US is trying to wipe out Islam.  \nSome argue we are trying to corrupt them and force them to our devilish ways.\nSome argue we don't send them enough money.  \nSome argue we don't do enough to protect them from corrupt leaders.\n \nThere is no one reason that the Middle East is opposed to our policy.  But, for these folks just mention the war issue -> they need to take a nice hard look at the human rights track record of Middle Eastern countries.  Did someone miss the memo about Hussien tossing pregnant women into wood chippers?  Did someone miss the part about how long journalists is countries like Iran (which is not Arabs) spend in prison for supporting reformist views?
548296
iran has a very long history, it is part of humankind history. at one time, they were the most powerful nation in the civilized world. they contributed much to science and art and have a very refined culture. \n\ni have known iranians, and i found them very intelligent and respectful\n\nthe problem now is that everyone is against them right now, which makes matters worse. they feel threatned and react angrily. how would you feel if everyone critizes you?\n\ni think iran should be integrated into the international community. they should open their doors and other countries should open their doors. iranians should see what is life outside iran, and other people should visit iran to see what it is like there.\n\nconcerning recent events, i think it is their legitimate rights to get nuclear technology. a lot of countries have also nuclear technology. it is not fair if you forbide them. it would make sense if france, usa, uk or russia stop using nuclear technology. but they continue using it and forbid everyone else to have it. what kind of attitude is that?\n\npeople worry that iran might produce nuclear bombs. but they are not the first one to get nuclear bombs. i think every country should ban nuclear bombs.
564877
Because the US of A is scared. Scared of Iran forming more allies and inspiring other countries to follow. The US of A wants to stay on top and oppress others like always.
639892
The U.S. has not used a nuclear weapon at all, be it civililian or militarily, since Japan and the end of WWII, a MUCH different time than today.  I have heard claims, however, of people that believe the U.S. has freely, and openly been using "tactical nukes" in the Middle East.  This is not true.  What a lot of people are mentioning is known as depleted uranium.  While it's not exactly the greatest stuff on Earth, it is far from what some believe it is to be--a type of nuclear weapon.  It's actually used in many civilian applications as well.\n\nhttp://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs257/en/\n\nAs far as the U.S. having weapons, it's known that we have decreased our arsenal, but at the same time, still have a large amount.  Is it possible that someone could get a hold of them?  Sure, I would suppose, but why bother the U.S. and the military that is surely guarding our stockpile when you could get it for a price just by asking in some parts of the world.  \n\nThe United States will forever maintain a nuclear arsenal for strategic purposes.  It is impossible to believe that if we took the lead and destryoed every one that we had, that the rest of the world would follow suit.  We'd be left unprotected, and the threat of Mutually Assured Destruction--one of the main reasons the Cold War went the way it did--would be eliminated, leaving us naked and extremely vulnerable.  We maintain them anymore as defense, though I truly believe that in this political climate, we will never see the day that the U.S. fires an offensive nuclear attack...I think defensive may even be a stretch.  \n\nThe reason that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons is simple.  They have made their intentions known, and I truly believe that it is simply a matter of time before they place one on top of a missile and fire one into Israel, and one into Iraq (to wipeout any remaining U.S. and coalition forces).  While some believe that Iran is bluffing, and claim that they do not have the technology, I'll leave the bluffing to the poker players, and take the threat of a nuclear weapon coming out of Iran in the near future as a very serious one.
880890
England is entitled to its Nuclear program in my opinion because it was a part of the Great three in WWII.  I dislike Iran getting ahold of the nuke because of the numerous middle east wars and a country like that would not hesitate a first launch.
323620
I am thinking that we should stop being racist and arrogant.\nI am also thinking that we are not in charge of the universe.\nI am also thinking that if we have the right to have nuclear arms so should they.\n\nAfter all, we are not better than anyone else.\nAfter all, Iran is far less dangerous than the US ehich already has its own nuclear weapons.\n\nIn the last 50 years Iran has attacked exactly zero countries. In fact, through US enccouragement it was attacked by our former clients, the Iraqis.\nThe US has attacked Iraq, Vietnam, Guatemala, Grenada, Korea, El Salvador, Cuba, Panama, Egypt, and the list goes on.\n\nMaybe we should get rid of our own nuclear weapons before we ask others to do. We dont want to be hypocrites, right?\n\nBy the way, Iranians have never claimed or said they are developing nuclear weapons. Only the US has made this claim. And I sure beleive what W and Cheney say, right? ;-)