>Jim,
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>>John,
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>>Seems to me that Isreal has nuclear weapons, also known as "weapons of mass destruction". Could it be that they could defend themselves against Iran (or whichever else country might have similar 'ambitions' as Iran's leader proclaims)?
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>>Did they not already do so (defend themselves) against Iraq itself?
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>Do you think that it was a good thing when Israel bombed the Iraq's nuclear facility and therefore, most likely, prevented a nuclear war?

Dmitry, I've always admired Israel's methods for defending itself and its citizens. Things like the Entebbe raid and the Iraq nuclear installation bombing come to mind. For the record, I've been less impressed by destroying families' homes when suicide bombers and other terror suspects are identified or by helicopter-rocketing cars suspected of carrying terrorists in populated spaces.

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>>Why, then, would the U.S. feel any obligation to do the job on behalf of Isreal?
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>>...curious in Canada
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>The quote John posted said that Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said "anybody who recognizes Israel will burn in the fire of the Islamic nation’s fury. . .".
>As far as I know, Canada (since you are curious in Canada <g>) recognizes Israel. What would happen if Iran decide to start by bringing a nuclear bomb to Canada first (to show the western world that they mean what they say)? Especially since it would be much easier for them to bring a dirty bomb or a nuclear bomb to Canada (maybe even Toronto <g>) that to the USA?
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>Would you then say we need to do something about Iran's nuclear ambitions or you still think we should wait for Israel to do something about it? <g>

Well no, I wouldn't.
Many people, especially idiots, talk much bigger than their capabilities. Some leaders are well known for saying one thing outside of their country and a totally different thing *to* their citizens.
I have *no* (repeat: NO) interest in seeing anyone else getting a nuclear bomb. In fact, I'd much prefer that all nukes were permanently disarmed/interred and none ever made again.
I do have a strong opinion that it is NOT up to the U.S.A. to make some determination on its own as to who it will war with next in order to "spread democracy". Nukes or no nukes.
And, for the record, I doubt that it is easier to get anything or anyone into Canada than it is into the U.S.