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Old 03-26-12, 08:40 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by Sammi79 View Post
I think Iran has a reasonable case for developing a nuclear deterrent in order to protect itself from Israeli/US terrorism be it covert assassinations of civilian scientists, or measured tactical airstrikes on its facilities.
Maybe you feel differently but I don't think the assassination of a scientist, especially by persons unknown, is a justification for a nuclear war, which is what a nuclear deterrent is all about.


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without the US security council veto, direct military intervention against Israel in Palestine would have taken place a long time ago, with widespread public support from the countries involved.
The same countries that invaded Israel in the first place? Those are the ones you support?
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