The United States cannot support, assist, recognize or engage with any elements of Iran's theocracy - in this age of terrorism by Islamic militants. No matter what the situation in Iraq, or Bush’s political circumstances, appeasing the Mullahs in Iran is not the solution. All Islamic clerics from Morocco to Malaysia are dreaming of an age when they too can become rich like Iran's clerics, and are planning their own versions of Iran's Islamic revolution through Al-Qaeda. Terrorism will not end by appeasing Iran’s Mullahs.
Engaging with Iran’s Mullahs is a mistake. It’s a band-aid! It’s a distraction. And, Iraq cannot be fixed without fixing Iran. Terrorism will only diminish when Iran is fixed. The only viable long-term solution is a democratic, secular government in Iran.
Talking with Iran’s mullahs will also weaken Iran’s opposition forces. Whether true or not, Iranians (generally) have been unwilling to fight for change, participate in marches, take on the theocracy because they fundamentally believe that Bush and the Mullahs have been working together secretly for a longtime…since they first plotted to undermine Jimmy Carter in 1980. Iranians will feel further isolated and betrayed.
Mr. Bush, make no mistake about it, engaging these Mullahs is wrong!
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