My dad and I had a conversation regarding what would happen if Iran (or by proxy employing Hezbollah) were to attack Israel with nuclear weapons. My contention was that people in the US would not be willing to start WWIII by retaliating against Iran as doing so would inevitably bring Russia, China, North Korea, Venezuela, Syria, and Cuba instantly into the war against us. An attack by the US against Iran would most assuredly bring about "mutually assured destruction." I don't believe the majority of US citizens care enough for Israel or are savy enough to understand the greater implications of Israel suffering a nuclear attack from Iran. Thus I believe we are hamstrung if Iran ever makes it this far.
My father, in a rare display of optimism, believes that if Iran ever attack Israel the American people would absolutley support the US retaliating against Iran with our own nuclear weapons.
I decided to put our argument in your hands. The new poll question down below reads:
If there were even the slightest indication that Iran directly or indirectly (Hezbollah) initiated a nuclear attack against Israel, would that compel you to stand behind the US retaliating with our own nuclear weapons against Iran?
Vote early and vote often. And for those of you whom are compelled to leave comments, feel free to explain your reasoning or address my father (Chris) and I directly.
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