Why Press only Iran & not other suspend  uranium enrichment program like North Korea ?
607880
Good question. It's just harassment and Russia isn't going along with the program. Do you think George Bush could screw up 60 years of negotiations with the cold war with Iran? I do.
459616
Personally I do not think that we need to go nuclear on anyone. Iran is a Middle Eastern country that we should not have involvement in. This country (US) is great on spreading democracy but other than oil what is our interest there? Why in the world do we need to be making everyone do our bidding? We need to focus in this country on how to improve our own job situations, education, over population, excessive oil use, and  focus on our country not theirs. That is my opinion.
404607
I think it's intuitive that more countries with nukes is something that should be discouraged by the world community, but the countries that already have them don’t want to get rid of them unless its mutual as with Russia and the US over the past decade.  I also think it’s a matter of the stability of the countries that now may obtain nuclear weapons.  Russia and China are downright stable compared to Iran and N Korea.
566166
Wrong Buddy. Remember you have some crazy people who will do anything to get a nuke in their hands. Anyone from terrorists, to warlords. The civilized world, notice like the US, France, Britain, and so forth, use their nukes as a deterrent. You know u nuke me, I'll nuke you back. Crazy countries like Iran just wants nukes to WIPE ISRAEL OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH!!! So therefore, it is in the best interest of the civilized world that certain countries contain and hold nukes.
817222
Get your head out of the sand,dummy!  The US is not interested in any other country except those that mean harm to it or it's allies who the US has an obligation to protect.  If you mean other countries like Iran, N.Korea, Syria, Venezuela, I would be glad to explain each scenario, but I won't because you simply will not understand or will refuse to listen.\n\nSo, stay stuck on stupid and if you would like a better explanation, please re- phrase your question in a manner that makes it more palatable.
499177
Like it or not, Iran and North Korea are not allowed to have nuclear weapons because an alliance of nations (namely the UN and NATO) have passed restrictions against thier developing of such weapons... That being said, I do (and any reasonable person should) think it is AT LEAST a little hypocritical that we attempt to disarm the world, and yet spend record amounts to arm ourselves (we, as in the the US)... I do agree with you that Bush (at the moment) is a far greater threat to world peace (like him or not, actions are louder than words), than any two nations combined... What angers me is that we are trying to stop Iran from developing nuclear power... they have the legal right to develop nuclear power under the UN, but also must submit themselves to inspection (something they have refused to do)... but, keep in mind that the US openly has a nuclear weapons program, and only a small fraction of it is "visable" to the UN (despite what the politicians say)... With ALL of the above being said, if Iran would openly submit to inspection, I would not be against their RIGHT to develop peaceful nuclear energy (note that all US nuclear POWER facilities are open for inspection)... as for nuclear weapons, it is my firm belief that if one country wishes to disarm another peacefuly, it must do so its self... that is not to say we should completely disarm our nuclear stockpile, as this would create an imbsalance between us, and other world powers (namely China and Russia)... I do know for a fact, that a nuclear (weapons) Iran is a danger to the world, in particular, the US, Europe, and its neigbors... really it is a far more complicated issue than it seems on the surface, and WAY more complicated than our political leaders (and those of other nations) want us to believe. Sanctions (economic, and material) have been proposed (against Iran), but I believe, that given our fragile economic state, imposing such sanctions, would be the economic equivelent of "kicking ourselves in the (censored by yahoo)", and would therefore most likely fail quicly, or WE would face the consequences of economic recesion (thus succeeding in punishing ourselves!?!)... most politicians are playing this economic impact down, and I fear that our government may start bombing Iran soon (much like Iraq under Clinton)... now I know you asked to minimize the "Bush bashing", but I just gotta get it out of my system... It is my thought that the war-monger, chickenhawk, ideological, neofacist, Bushite, republican morons (notice I insulted republicans, and not conservatives, as they are not always one and the same), will drag us into another unecisary conflict... now that I've got that out of my system... I just am not sure what is the BEST solution (or if there is a "best" solution), but I know what we certainly shoudn't do, and I fear we will do it anyways...\n\nto directly answer your question, we are alowed to have a say, only because of our size, and military might, if Iran had these two factors over us, (they were the super power), THEY would be telling US what to do... it's not right, but such struggles between human powers/groups/factions have been going on since the begining of humanity... and will probably go on until humanity is gone... I hate to say it (and as a member of the human race, I am ashamed to), but nothing has changed, same concepts, just different weapons, and different names... same old desires, fortune, land, and power... don't think about it too hard, or you'll wind up like me... the sad thing is majority is power, and in this world, the individule has little say, something I recognize, but never really like to believe...\n\nAnyways, sorry for the long, drawn out, boring rant, but it is a complicated issue, like I said, don't stress about it to mutch.\n\n*************************************\nNever fear "marty barber", I am 100% sure that a good portion of your people are hypo
284278
It's really tough to answer that question.  You'll have chose where you get your answers from, Washington DC, media or here on ASK.  I can tell you the reason why the US is staring at Iran really hard is because they have THREATEN (Quendan, pay attention here) the use of Nuclear weapons.  I don't know about you but if I here someone wants to destroy my house just because they think they can, I will take action to prevent them.  Again Iran has threaten the use of Nukes, the last time I heard through the MEDIA is that we have weapons inspectors over there.  What does that mean for you and me?  Only time will tell.\nAbout America and Russia having nukes, you betcha.  Why?  For protection only.  The US has only used nukes (or atomic in this case) on Japan and that was it.  Quendan has one good statement, America and Russia only have a few hundred of nukes between the two.  That's because of the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty or the reduction of nukes.  This is coming from someone that use to work with "them".
62069
Because its a politically motivated move to stall the nuclear issue. Take a look at this quote from the iranian president:\n\n"The president said that human rights is a sacred value which should not be abused for propaganda campaign or political objectives. \n\nHe said that Iran seeks dialogue on human rights not only with certain states which are misusing the topic for propaganda purposes, IRNA added. "\n\nIsnt it ironic that the president of iran wants to seek out states that misuse the topic of human rights for political reasons, That is EXACTLY what he is doing...
1097824
North Korea already has at least 8 nukes that we know of. The real concern now is if they have an intercontinental delivery system. The good news, however, is that they are in such dire economic straits... all little food aid and voila! they will almost certainly not test the new missle system.\n\nAs for Iran, there is much to suggest that they are at or near peak production like so many of the oil producing countries...thus the price of oil will continue to rise indefinitely. There is no credible evidence that their nuclear program is anything more than an attempt to develop nuclear power as the oil is much more valuable on the international market than to be used for domestic energy needs.\n\nShould Iran submit to inspections and to limiting its nuclear program to energy production? Unequivocably, yes! Likewise, if N. Korea wants assistance, then it too is going to have to open its facilities to inspection, cease production of nuclear weapons, and specifically of concern to the US, cease research and development of long range delivery systems.
375435
They did not accept Russia's proposal to enrich uranium for them. This makes it look like they are trying to develop nuclear weapons. Their actions are living up to the 'axis of evil' title that mr.bush said. For the safety and stability of the innocent people of the region, their nuclear facilities should be bombed. They looked like a religeous people with great morals before. Now they look like fanatics who want to wipe Isreal off the map and are developming weapons of mass destruction. Korea is unlikely to use any of its stockpile. Iran is more likely to use theirs to kill innocent people (Israel). And if you can justify using nuclear weapons there, where would they stop?
625577
Iran saying that they are enriching uranium for power generation. Security council should closely monitor the pace in which they are enriching. I dont think Iran has much power demand.\n\nyes its ok if the are using nuclear power for peaceful means & for their nations security. Because every nation has the right to protect themself.
451004
The President of Iran has been saying things like this at least once a month for awhile now.  It's obvious that he doesn't like Israel (not many people in the Middle East do) but the only thing he could do about it would be to use chemical weapons against them, since that's all they have right now.  He may be trying to provoke either the US or Israel into a war, or maybe he's just trying to get attention.  I personally think that the only reason they're doing this nuclear program is to deter the US.  Once they have a nuclear weapon, they know that we won't want to mess with them (to avoid a nuclear war).  They've seen how it worked for North Korea, and since they're second on Bush's "Axis of Evil" (Iraq, Iran, and North Korea) they may be just trying to defend themselves against an invasion of their country.
248178
A nuclear power station in Iran is not bad. However the 'fuel' (enriched uranium or plutonium) can be used for composing an atomic bomb. The politicians are afraid for that. So do I.
228184
I have done some extensive study of Iran and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Iran is a party to the NPT. The enrichment plant that Iran has built in no way violates their resonsibilities as a signer to the NPT. The centrifuges that everyone talks about are normal equipment for anyone who wants to enrich uranium. The same equipment is used to enrich uranium to 5% (for nuclear power) or 95% (for weapons). (The only other way used today is gaseous diffusion.)\n\nIn my opinion, Iran has every right (as granted to them by the NPT) to mine, mill, convert, enrich, burn, and (hopefully) reprocess uranium. Iran's facilities have been inspected repeatedly and absolutely no evidence of a nuclear weapins program has ever been found there. \n\nThe United States was the country that gave Iran the technology and supplies (in the 1970s) for a nuclear power capability. I think that Iran should be allowed to continue with their nuclear program. If they do eventually develope nuclear weapons, it will be another sad day. But they will not be the only country with nukes in the middle east. As of now, it is known that Israel, and India have them also.\n\nIran has every right to nuclear power (no matter now much oil they have) and every aspect of its production. We must not deny them this right.
1029826
You'd have to ask North Korea and Iran - they're the only countries that seem to like to threaten the world. The rest of the countries have matured beyond that and have been dismantling their arsenals for a decade.
613318
Man, tell me honestly, do you really want Iran to have nuclear weapons. Forget your equality crap and think logically, do you really want Iran, who wants to kill you, to aquire nuclear weaponery??\nAlso, I think you're a bit misinformed since Pakistan has had a nuclear weapon program since the '70s, claimed they had the technology in the early '80s, and it's main supplier was China, NOT the US.
549897
Iran only has the capability (at the moment) to make a dirty bomb rather than a full nuclear device.\n\nWhy wont use one if they get it is that pretty much the rest of the world will turn Iran into a crater - the nuclear taboo would galvanise the world against them to immense proportions. Anyone they are likely to launch against is also likely to be a nuclear power.\n\nThe leaders in Iran are on to a good thing and are unlikely to risk losing this.  Aggressive rhetoric has been part of Arab/Islamic culture for decades - the very definition of sabre rattling.\n\nPeace out