Acquiring nuclear weapons is not an act of war

Israel has too much power over America. Israel should not be allowed to attack Iran [“Attacks signal ‘shadow war’ for Israel, Iran,” page one, Feb. 14].

The United States should use its armed forces in the region to prevent an attack on Iran.

It is necessary to think the unthinkable in this situation. Even if Iran acquires a nuclear weapon, Israel will have massive superiority for decades, if not permanently. In a nuclear conflict Israel would totally destroy Iran, while suffering minimal damage. For this reason it will never happen.

A nuclear Iran is not the end of Israel. Madmen arguments are not valid. Adolf Hitler committed suicide and took his nation to defeat rather than use his massive nerve gas arsenal. The most likely outcome of a nuclear Iran will be a regional cold war between Iran and Israel.

Iran has suffered much from the duplicity of several nations. Acquiring nuclear weapons is not an act of war. An attack on Iran by Israel would be an evil act that could have a detrimental effect on Jews throughout the world.

— Dale McCracken, Renton