[beebuster2000]

"There is nothing to be gained in provoking a confrontation, because that would be playing into their hands. But neither should we let them have it all their way. We tried that before and we're still trying to get our kit back." What a spineless uttering.

you said it. they should start sinking Iran naval craft asap. see if that makes a point. If Jimmy carter had sack when they took our embassy guys we wouldnt be in Iraq today IMHO

[mutley]

"If Jimmy carter had sack when they took our embassy guys we wouldnt be in Iraq today IMHO"

There is a lot to be said about that, and I wonder just how different the situation might be today, if there had been a serious military response. It seems to me, this is the debate about this new hostage crisis. What SHOULD be done, what is IMPORTANT to do, and what are the consequences of RESPONDING or NOT RESPONDING in a certain way.