Around the Water Cooler: Object more strongly to Iran's election fraud?
Jun 18, 2009
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:
"Should the United States object more strongly to the apparent election fraud in Iran?"
Yes: 2
No: 8
■ Karen Anderson: No. The last thing the Iranians need is interference from us. Protest needs to come from them. They did not need us to dump the shah.
■ Bert Berson: No. Any more from us will only makes things worse.
■ Chris Bryant: No, getting too involved could well have the opposite effect and rally support for a hard line government. We should let this be resolved internally.
■ David Cohen: Yes, but this country must tread carefully in Iran, so not to alienate the moderates that are seeking greater reform. The memories of the 1954 coup linger heavily in Iran.
■ Dennis Kennedy: No! We should be careful not to be viewed as interfering in their election. Having said that, we should follow closely what happens and what the will of the people is and support them in their struggle. It's tight rope walk!
■ Julian Mancias: Yes. Judging by the huge Iranian community protest it appears that something went terribly wrong with this election and the US should be vocal about supporting an investigation on the voting that took place.
■ Linda McNulty: No, I believe it should be the United Nations with very strong support from the US.
■ Henry Miller: No. Unless, of course, we would encourage Iran and other countries to object more strongly to the election fraud that took place in Florida a few years ago.
■ Lisa Pampuch: No. It is not in the US' or the Iranian dissidents' interests for America to be seen as fomenting anti-government activity in Iran. This situation requires delicate diplomacy, not arrogant statements that might make us feel better but that harm the fragile situation.
■ Emily Shem-Tov: The US can't meddle in the election and its aftermath, but should keep an eye on the developing situation and engage in dialogue with Iran moving forward.
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