The Issue: Concerns over Iran’s proximity to developing weapons-grade enriched uranium.
Why is it challenging to grasp the potential danger Iran poses if it acquires a nuclear weapon (“Dropping ‘A’ bomb,” May 14)?
Consider Iran’s actions without nuclear capabilities: obstructing international waterways, executing citizens, advocating genocide against Jews, and fostering anti-American sentiment.
Iran has opted for covert and overt warfare over diplomatic solutions.
Can you imagine the threat of an Iran equipped with a nuclear arsenal?
Joel Glazer
Elizabeth, NJ
President Trump faces a dilemma: escalate the conflict with Iran or extend negotiations.
Following the strategies used to conclude the conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan—“retreat,” avoiding unwinnable wars with heavy losses—would be prudent.
Ed Houlihan
Ridgewood, NJ
Americans should prioritize the safety of troops protecting us over gas prices, especially after years of “Death to Americans” chants from the Iranian regime.
President Trump has secured the future for our grandchildren.
Joseph Rothengast
Raleigh, NC
With support from America and Israel, Iranian citizens could revolt and hold free elections without fear of execution.
However, dismantling Iran’s leadership and infrastructure seems necessary as the current government cannot be trusted with weapons of mass destruction.
I am confident the free world will aid Iran in achieving free elections and rebuilding its infrastructure.
Daniel Robinowitz
Dallas, Texas
We know little about the covert activities surrounding Trump’s plans to eliminate Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
He needs to address the nation, seeking public support against a hostile nation.
If he’s honest and explains why Iran is a direct threat, most Americans will likely support him.
Andy Farkas
Traverse City, Mich.
The Issue: The notion of “suicidal empathy,” where empathy compromises personal safety and survival.
Miranda Devine discussed “suicidal empathy” describing a woman who didn’t cooperate with police to avoid imprisoning another black man (“Women’s misplaced empathy threatens all of us,” May 11).
The attacker later killed another man.
It’s simply “plain stupidity.”
Richard Reay
Poughkeepsie
“Suicidal empathy” is evident in many wrongdoings highlighted in the media.
Why release violent criminals “because they are crazy”?
Perhaps they should be confined for being crazy and violent.
Suicidal empathy.
Those releasing them won’t live next to them.
Charlie Calhoun
The Villages, Fla.
Dr. Gad Saad’s article on suicidal empathy (“Our own worst enemy,” Postscript, May 10) is lengthy, and his book even more so, but it lacks two words: common sense.
Ultimately, suicidal empathy is an absence of common sense.
We’re reminded before flights to secure our oxygen masks before assisting others.
The reason is common sense.
Michael Brautigam
Tallinn, Estonia
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