barriomulas.com - Iran, Bombs, and Polls

There is debate on whether or not Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons activities. While the West claims so, Iran alleges that its nuclear program is only for peaceful means. But even if Iran was developing nuclear weapons, I believe that it has every right to do so. Not only does it have a nuclear-equipped Israel to its west, but it has a nuclear India to its east and a nuclear Pakistan as its neighbor.

With Pakistan's political uncertainty, mass protests, and its hosting of hiding Taliban forces, one cannot blame Iran for having its own nuclear deterrent.

I don't see as to why Iran shouldn't have the right to have its own nuclear weapons program. How many countries has Iran gone to war with during the last two decades? One. And during that war, both sides were funded by the U.S. On the other hand, how many countries has the U.S. gone to war with during the last two decades? (Boy, I loose count.) The last thing Iran wants is to set off a regional sectarian war between Sunni and Shia Muslims.

Hell; Iran's parliament has representatives from its minority groups. Its democracy is probably the most advanced and genuine of the entire region. While puppet governments, dictatorships, and monarchies stench their neighbors, Iran has had over twenty elections during the last twenty years. Though it does have its democratic limitations, in comparison to its neighbors, Iran's political system is quite advanced. The country has also obtained an acceptable standard of living in face of international and diplomatic sanctions.

Interestingly enough, 67% of Muslims according to the Economist state that they believe that Iran has every right to pursue its nuclear activities. Another poll notes that 42% of Lebanese and 46% of Jordians view Iran as a threat to their country while 74% and 81% of the same populations believe that Israel is a great future threat. Another study states that only 38% of Iranian Americans believe that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism and 60% believe that Iran is not a threat. Meanwhile, according to the Economist poll two thirds of Muslims consider America "aggressive".