>>>"We want to be able to attack Iran without having to suffer any repercussions of a nuclear nature. "

Glad to know your opinion and desire- But I doubt if you speak for the US Government.<<<

Bruce,

I am sure that her opinions and desire is shared by pretty much every American including, I hope, you.

I am sure that the US wants to have the option of attacking Iran without getting nuked in return. In fact Mr. Bush and Mr. McCain are effectively expressing that desire now as they ratchet up their rhetoric on Iran.

It is pretty silly for you to be suggesting that, given that they want to attack Iran, that they would rather suffer repercussions of a nuclear nature than not.