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McCain’s Comment on Iran is Similar to Ahmadinejad’s on Israel

Byron A. Ellis

It was interesting for voters to have the opportunity to hear Senator John McCain’s comment on bombing Iran. His comment was reminiscence of Ahmadinejad's position on Israel. And, the civilized world deplored Ahmadinejad’s position on Israel.

Will President McCain preemptively invade Iran? Apparently, he has given the voters a view of his predisposition. So, will voters continue to choose leaders that advocate war over peace?

The Senator’s spokesman indicated that the McCain was being humorous. However, such humor is unbecoming of respectable leaders and conveys inappropriate signals to voters and the rest of the world.

However, McCain defended is so called humor by telling critics to lighten up and get a life. Thus, he appeared unwilling to accept that his comment on bombing Iran was inappropriate.

The problem with many that aspire to lead is that they are not willing to acknowledge errors. To advocate bombing away at a sovereign country, whether in jest or not, is not humorous; it is savagery.

Civilized societies must find non-violent means to solve differences. If we look back at wars fought, we find that even in victory, the gains are elusive.

Moreover, violence only begets more violence; we clearly can see that in the misguided pre-emptive attack on Iraq and Lebanon.

It is therefore incumbent on Americans to use their intellect and not bombs to solve differences with the rest of the world.