blacksmithn wrote:Again, that you don't like the answer doesn't mean that one wasn't given. Although I freely admit that I missed the memo detailing who died and left you the arbiter of answerdom...
Thomas answered my question with a qualified "yes." You did not answer.
My question was whether it was wise to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. In response, you said:
blacksmithn wrote:Frankly, I doubt the ability of airstrikes alone to insure that Iran's nuclear capabilities, whatever they may be, are irretrievably reduced.
Fine ... you doubt airstrikes will be effective. They may or may not be effective, but that does not answer the question of whether it is wise to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
blacksmithn wrote:Moreover, given this administration's missteps and blunders in the Middle East, I doubt that anyone has seriously considered any unintended consequences that may arise from such an ill-taken move.
Okay, you think there might be "unintended consequences" if we make airstrikes on Iran. That does not answer the question of whether it is wise to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
blacksmithn wrote:Finally, given this administration's track record for veracity, I am doubtful whether any analysis of Iranian capabilities, and the ability of our air forces to disrupt them, can be trusted.
Finally, you express your doubts about the Bush Administration's analysis. That does not answer the question of whether it is wise to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
I have a
guess at what your answer might be, but I don't understand your obvious reluctance to respond clearly and succinctly, and force everyone to guess at whether you think it's wise to allow Iran to acquire nukes or not.
