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Submitted by kalo Aurora, Sep 19, 2007 15:49

The Iranian President should be allowed to visit. As a member of the UN and as an interested foreign dignitary.

The comments in the article opposing his visit are disappointing. It is a sad example of what passes for dialog on any issue of controversy.

I might remind Karen Hanetty that her comment about who is supplying weapons is in dispute both as to the origin and the amount of weapons arriving in Iraq - especially in the intel community.

Furthermore assuming that Iran is the source, supplying insurgents in a bordering country is not terrorism. It is unconventional warfare using low intensity conflict tactics against a superior foe. I might also ask her what she would think if some nation like china had armies in Canada and Mexico called the US evil. So as a nuclkear power with the conventional weaponry to immolate Iran sits on both her East and West borders, I might ask Msi Hanetty to give it a thought.

I might remind her also that the US invaded a contained threat who wound up having no WMD. And I thought the notion of pre-emptive war or aggressive war in pursuit of oil reserves went out with the executions at Nuremburg.

Regarding Mr Hoenlin and his opinion of the sancity of a sacred place in the WTC site. If it was so sacred we would turn that are into a pastural park in memory of those who died - but we didnt. Furhtermore, there are areas in contested land which are places of worship but the last time I checked that didnt stop the IDF from including them in the collateral damage target lists.

Finally for those in our country who feel that we attack other nations that those persons do some travelling and a little more research. Finally I suggest that they go down to their local recruiting office and volunteer for the infantry . When they come back from defending america as some of us did we will have a shared experience to talk about.

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If you think Iran has anything to do with 9/11 then you are a moron. It is obvious why Bush... [MORE]	Darby Elliott	Sep 20, 2007 16:11
Bloomberg must believe that he can do anything. His ego is most disturbing. Iran hates everthing we stand for. to... [MORE]	Tony	Sep 20, 2007 15:56
This has already been, like yesterday afternoon, dismissed by Police Commissioner on radio...this is just media driving circulation... [MORE]	IRAN LIES	Sep 20, 2007 15:09
After reading comments from paid-for-politicians with messages of hate, I wonder why America is ruled by fascists to this day... [MORE]	Masood	Sep 20, 2007 15:09
As with the UN regulations, and because we are host to the UN, he is a foreign dignitary and is... [MORE]	shdwsclan	Sep 20, 2007 14:55
Iran is the biggest sponsor of terrorism eh? I seem to recall that the big bad Al Qaeda is primarily... [MORE]	antv	Sep 20, 2007 14:52
Please do tell how you came to the conclusion that New Yorkers are "stunned" by this news. I think the... [MORE]	John	Sep 20, 2007 13:59
Wasn't it established that September 11 was organized completely by Osama bin Laden? He is part of a terrorist group... [MORE]	Alco	Sep 20, 2007 13:37
Hello nothing said here said he had anything to do with 9/11 but that Iran supports terrorist in several ways.... [MORE]	Joe	Sep 20, 2007 13:44
Joe, I too question his motives for visiting ground zero. That's a reasonable thing to do. You need to brush up... [MORE]	B1ackD0g	Sep 20, 2007 13:56
Mate, can't believe you really think we're conducting a war on terror. Who is the biggest state sponsor of terror?... [MORE]	Joe-Ban	Sep 20, 2007 14:02
Why am I not surprised the rep' canidates would act this way. Close minded fools will never resolve one single... [MORE]	Brian	Sep 20, 2007 13:34
Maybe the guy just wants to mourn with us. The terrorists that hit us there did not include any Iranians.... [MORE]	Chris	Sep 20, 2007 13:24
Some people not dealing with realtity think we should cater to everyone. America should BAN him from stepping on American... [MORE]	PRO-AMERICAN	Sep 20, 2007 13:39
im in. thank god there is another sane person in the U.S. [MORE]	Joe	Sep 20, 2007 13:50
I do not agree with war in any way. but in your really closed mind, just try to look the... [MORE]	More studies-background than you	Sep 20, 2007 14:11
I honestly don't see how Iran is labelled as a major sponsor of international terrorism when the US of A... [MORE]	Charlie	Sep 20, 2007 15:55
Honestly this could be a REALLY bad idea but I personally think that he should get the same rights as... [MORE]	Jeff Wideman	Sep 20, 2007 13:22
It is entirely possible that the Iranian president wishes to pay his respects -- and he should certainly be allowed... [MORE]	S. Cohen	Sep 20, 2007 12:35
9/20 - Why is our government allowing the president of Iran to even visit the US to address the UN.... [MORE]	Stuart H. Sollod	Sep 20, 2007 11:30
You must realize that, Iran , like Iraq, has NO nuclear weapons contary to what new media and our gov.... [MORE]	Kelly Smith	Sep 20, 2007 13:33
This was presented at the President's morning meeting - You are missing a huge opportunity in refusing Ahmadeinejadg an opportunity to... [MORE]	Don Anderson	Sep 20, 2007 09:04
Aren't we directing our anger about 9/11 to the wrong target? 15 of the 19 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia.... [MORE]	Anais Sukuru	Sep 20, 2007 08:35
I hope that if this terrorist visits ground zero to gloat over the deaths of thousands of Americans we will... [MORE]	Brian Yoder	Sep 20, 2007 04:23
I wonder if Ahmadinejad understands just how risky this is, the USA is probably one of the most lawless countries... [MORE]	Michael Lee (UK)	Sep 20, 2007 04:23
Let citizens of New York pay him a visit... [MORE]	Dewayne Lyle	Sep 19, 2007 23:03
You know the people of Iran doesn't like that. [MORE]	Article Directory	Sep 19, 2007 22:07
Three possible outcomes from this vist: 1. No change to anything. 2. Escallation of Terrorism. 3. The Olive Branch the world is waiting... [MORE]	Norm	Sep 19, 2007 21:00
Open your eyes and see what filth America is in! If we let this anti-Christ step one cell of his... [MORE]	Sophie	Sep 19, 2007 19:35
Iran is the only country in the middle east that supported the us troops in afganistan and iraq , the... [MORE]	Hossein J.	Sep 20, 2007 16:22
The best parables are in the Bible and are based off of common moral sense. This situation deserves it's own... [MORE]	Jeff	Sep 19, 2007 19:10
I completely do not understand why this enemy of our state should set foot on American soil. Does this not... [MORE]	Sue	Sep 19, 2007 18:44
I would want to know what are his intentions on visiting. Respect? Concern? Gloating? Would he feel contrition over the actions... [MORE]	Rugratz	Sep 19, 2007 18:40
This is the worst and most catastrophic news I have heard since 9/11. What kind of crack is this nation and... [MORE]	Anthony Barnett	Sep 19, 2007 18:35
I can't believe they are considering letting this nut, who threatens us over and over even in the United States,... [MORE]	Kelley	Sep 19, 2007 17:45
It's a wonderful idea that can only yield positive results and should be pursued in earnest. But, it will never... [MORE]	Yehuda Cohn	Sep 19, 2007 17:27
I find it amazing that the New York City Officials would even think of giving the little tin horned Muslim... [MORE]	James Barker	Sep 19, 2007 17:12
The majority of the hijackers came from Saudi Ariba, I don't think any came from Iran. [MORE]	JFRAAS	Sep 19, 2007 16:46
I don't understand why, when we have overwhelming evidence, that this guy has not been indicted for kidnapping in his... [MORE]	Bill	Sep 19, 2007 16:31
This guy kidnapped US diplomats in the embassy and held them hostage for 444 days. Why the hell don't we arrest... [MORE]	Arrest Him Now	Sep 19, 2007 16:22
Let me start by stating that I am a US born, Caucasian, Republican, and Pro Jewish. I believe that Mr.... [MORE]	Allen	Sep 19, 2007 16:20
Honestly, I applaud the respect and dignity that Mayor Bloomberg has shown the principles of this country by assisting Ahmadinejad... [MORE]	Arctic Observer	Sep 19, 2007 16:14
The Iranian President should be allowed to visit. As a member of the UN and as an interested foreign dignitary. The...	kalo Aurora	Sep 19, 2007 15:49
To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin ... common sense isn't so common ... is it? [MORE]	Michael J. Coleman	Sep 19, 2007 15:13
What a great PR move.....this guy or his advisors have a career after politics. [MORE]	Scott	Sep 19, 2007 15:12

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