“wasn’t it the other way around? Iraq using WMDs on Iranians?”

It may have been, I may well be mistaken but I was always under the impression that both sides used chemical weapons?

I have never suggested that Iran was a pro western democracy, that was others on this thread.

Regards,

kev35

The Iranian governemnt isn’t doing/can’t do anything about it.

They lack the ability to keep such power from the crazy
terrorists.

Which surely reinforces my point that the situation is far too volatile in Iran to give them the keys to the toy cupboard? Isn’t it alleged that since the Soviet Union disintegrated that there are a number of nuclear warheads which can no longer be accounted for? Do we want the same situation in Iran?

regards,

kev35

“Iran isn’t exactly North Korea. Iran has large malls and shopping centers. Iran has lots of freeways with traffic congestion.”

Britain has lots of shopping centres and motorways. It didn’t make London immune from the attentions of Muslim terrorists who were actually British citizens, did it? Britain is a Democracy but we still manage, within that democracy, to allow our own citizens the freedom to attack the democracy in which they live. Somehow, I can’t see that being tolerated in Iran.

Is Iran a democracy? Was the overthrow of the Shah a democratic process? And the holding of hostages in 1979? Are the Iranian leadership truly elected? By that I mean can anyone stand as a candidate for election or does the Government decide who is eligible? Not being sarcastic here, I’m asking because I don’t know.

Some recent bombings in Iraq have been attributed to groups who had the bombs supplied or received their training from Iran. Can anyone tell me what the Pro-Western Democratic Government of Iran are doing to prevent the supply of materiel and training to Iraqi insurgents/terrorists/freedom fighters?

As to Grey Area’s comment regarding Israel. Seeing that it is the universally declared and avowed intent of every Muslim fanatic to ensure the destruction of both the Israeli State and the Jewish people, is it not obvious that they would wish to hold a ‘bigger stick’ than those who are intent on their distruction?

PilotDKH.

The Iranian Government may or may not have peaceful intentions regarding their nuclear programme. But as they were not averse to using chemical weapons (WMD’s) in their war against Iraq, can we be truly confident that Iran will be able to control its nuclear technology in future? One Ayatollah dies, another hardliner replaces him….

Regards,

kev35

I’ll have to think about this one before I respond. I know what I mean to say but am not sure I can express it properly at the moment. Having to think may be good for the soul but it don’t half make your head ache.

Regards,

kev35

It’s an interesting question. I suppose in a basic sense that the Middle East’s embracing of terrorism does lead to a certain degree of mistrust. Regarding Iran, can anyone be sure that the only reason they want nuclear technology is for peaceful means and not so that they can use it’s posession as a bargaining tool, or, God forbid, actually start throwing missiles with nuclear warheads at those who are not in their favour.

Regards,

kev35

Steve.

If you want a comment of the two word type then it has to be…

MORE PLEASE.

Who would have been operating the airborne lifeboat equipped B-17?

Regards,

kev35

Up until I became ill I absolutely loved the job I was doing, or should I say jobs. I was working as a relief OIC at a respite centre for children with physical and learning disabilities and was team leader at another unit for young adults with extreme challenging behaviour. I also did some shifts in the palliative care unit at a local hospital to keep my nursing qualification. The work was varied, stimulating, stressful and above all rewarding.

Then came two incidents, a car crash and an attack by a client. The injuries sustained masked the symptoms of a developing illness so now all I can do is live with the consequences. Things have not been so bad the last eight months overall. I think the adrenaline of projects I was involved with really helped me. Now, things are going a bit downhill again, but that’s just a natural progression of my condition.

There’s nothing wrong with whingeing about your job. God knows I did enough, both within the confines of the NHS and outside in the community. But when it’s gone through no fault of your own, you don’t half miss it. I suppose the next question would be do I regret any of what has happened to me? I can’t. Because of it I have made lasting friendships of the kind I was unable to enjoy while working. It has given me a better outlook on life. I really appreciate the small victories.

Enjoy what you’ve got while you’ve got it. And when it’s gone? just do the best you can…..

Regards,

kev35

Sadly, I think she is probably as ill as some people expect. I doubt the media would wish to spread despondency in this case were it not the case.

I sincerely hope I am wrong.

Regards,

kev35