Ego Tripping

We have the right to do pretty much anything if we feel the cause is worthy. The question that faces each person, state, country, nation etc.. is "is this in the highest good for everyone?" I feel it's a duty we all should carry as human beings, but I understand how this notion can be abused to convince people to support something that actually contradicts the intention. The road to hell, as they say. I feel that Iran pursuing nuclear technology at this point is more of an obvious flex of muscle than actual necessity. While I do not support military action of any kind, it's a bit clear that Iran is acting irrational. I feel the USA's irrational manuevers in the region tend to justify the rouge behavior that Iran demonstrates, but I feel they are seizing this time to create a window of opportunity to accelerate their power gain over the region. At the same time, I feel Israel goes unpunished for the crimes they commit in response to the situation they find themselves in.

The fact that Israel posseses these weapons makes the situation all the more complicated. The answer is not to not let Iran develop nuclear weapons but to show Iran that the world is going to dismantle them to allow for a more level playing field. Which I am glad to see, is something that is actually not only the books but is now an actual priority set in place as of recently. If they don't desire to comply, then time will tell. Iran knows they are out-powered and out-numbered. What I feel they need is coaching, not intimidation, as that will only accelerate the already tense situation...much like coaxing a bank robber not to shoot the hostage rather than scare the shit out of them if they don't drop the weapon. Diplomacy, at this point, needs to be of the highest priority...no matter how irrational the situation may seem.

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