Why are we allowed to have warships near Iran, but Iran can't have theirs near us?

[Cavaturaccioli]

The practical answer is: Because we can kick their ass.

[mhouse2001]

Originally Posted by EinsteinsGhost

Which has nothing to do with the topic. Read the title again.

I'm with you on that. JohnPaul's posts are not related to the topic at hand. Yes, Iran is committing atrocities. So are other countries, including our own. Unfortunately, some people think that calling attention to our misdeeds is unAmerican or worse, "they hate America". That kind of thinking is irrational and inexcusable. What does concern me is that Iran, unlike the USA, has a very youthful and motivated population that can serve them well in case of war.

[plwhit]

Originally Posted by Watchman57

Typical attitude of a bully we can push you, slap you and trespass on your turf BUT oh gee the little fella pushes back and -

International waters are for ANYBODY.! And if ya got no problem with Red Chinese and Soviet naval assets wandering around there whats the big deal about the Iranians?

The only person making it a big deal are the people who despise America and it's military.

With only two itsy bitsy ships capable of crossing the Atlantic and no supply ships the common consensus is a lot of Iranian hot desert air.....

Just look at this tinker-toy frigate, maybe a threat to the Russian Eskimo's but that's it....



Crap, let them dock in NYC to replenish, the city could use the business....

[LS Jaun]

Originally Posted by Cavaturaccioli

The practical answer is: Because we can kick their ass.

Hell, Mexico's Navy could kick their ass!