http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspxBy Ali Arouzi, NBC News Producer It’s been a week since the 15 British sailors and marines were seized by Iran and not much has been resolved. The British still insist that their personal were in Iraqi waters when they were detained, and the Iraniansen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107131Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:59:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107131BOB LALLY W WARWICK RIWHEN YOU CHOOSE TO JOIN THE MILITARY THERE ARE ISSUES THIS IS JUST WHAT IRAN WANTS BLEEDING HEARTShttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107152Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:11:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107152Capt. Thomas StovelThe seizing of the British sailors and marines is a total joke, and is making the Iranians look like fools in front of the civilized world. Even the chart they produced depicted the cargo ship and UK boarding team in Iraqi waters. As for the UK team members, what ever happened to name, rank and serial number? That was something that is drilled into every recruit. As a 6 year US Navy veteran of the Vietnam era, I know it was drilled into us, day in and day out. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107194Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:28:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107194John Austin Oakham MAjust maybe, just maybe the brits government is like the us, sometime's our leaders tend to stray from the truth. Food for thought, maybe it's not always the other country that is so bad and lies all the timehttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107195Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:28:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107195Jeff, Morehead KYI wish the British luck in their negotiations with the Iranian government. The last time the U.S. government had to "negotiate" for the release of hostages held by Iran that took 444 days!!! Iran relishes thumbing it's nose at western diplomats.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107205Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:31:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107205Mr T.So I guess Iran is so scared of 15 British marines being able to topple there governemnt. Wow. pretty weak Iran. It is time to get off the Oil standard and start buying the Honda Hydrogen cars.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107215Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:35:37 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107215Shashank Valluru, Austin, TexasIts high time that countries like China and Russia unite with the west and corner Iran with sanctions. I have no clue as what Iran's PM is thinking but I feel it is stage put up by the Iranians and trying to blackmail the west with its bullying nature.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107244Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:44:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107244Adele Hey Macho guys, did any of you take a moment to ask IF, JUST IF,the British did violate Iran's sovereignty and enter the Iranian part of the waterway? These Brits should be thankful they are not captured by the Americans otherwise they would be in Gitmo, naked, piled up in a pyramid, black hoods on their heads, hung upside down with electric wires hooked to their testies. WAIT UNTIL ALL EVIDENCE IS PRESENTED BEFORE YOU JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS. British government must be really scared that is why they go to U.N. and E.U. instead of direct bilateral talks about the incident. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107274Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:52:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107274Dylan Valliere, Owen, WIWhile the US and Britain are certainly not above reproach, keep in mind that it is Iran that has: - questioned the historicity of the holocaust, - promised to release the female sailor and reneged on that promise not because of the sailor's actions/intentions, etc but because Iran doesn't like how the British government has responded (who is politicizing now?) - originally declared the captives to have been in Iraqi waters then changed their location to make it in Iranian waters, - parades captives on TV in violation of international law, - refused consular contact between Britain and the captives, - and released "letters" that, even if legitimate are in appropriate and are almost certainly coerced. Even if Turney held the positions indicated in those letters, there's almost zero chance she'd humiliate her own country by publicly declaring it in such a way.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107276Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:52:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107276john floridaJeff, Morehyead ky: you are right they held our people for 444 days. that was ubder spineless Pres.Carter. But they did release them the day of Pres. Regan's start in office. They new that a hardline President was in office and did not want to deal with a real man.When they mine the waters around Iran his response was sink their navy. The love the let's talk game they love to fight by proxy but this may be their undoing. Their call not the British. This does not look goo for the mula's but being men of religion i am sure they will do what is best for their innocent population. This is all stuff that as time goes by is forgotten but never forgiven. This is the second time they kidnap Brits and they realy are nobody to mess with this is just what their people need to bring them together behind their government. It wont be before those people start screaming for blood. And once again we will play the U.N. game and we will end up in another mess but do we dare refuse ? god help the innocent Iranians and god bless those soldiers.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107283Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:54:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107283SSDD Middle Of No-Where USAWell thank God we have the good ol UN on the job. Their statement of "Grave concern" will certainly lead to a speedy resolution of this crisis. I guess the next time I hear of the border runners from Mexico complaining, we outta suggest they step one foot over line into Iran. Now those guys know the definition of border security...LOLhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107286Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:55:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107286Jeffrey, Grand Rapids, MichiganIts time we stop this thumbing of the nose at us, all they want is War well lets give it to them.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107288Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:56:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107288Charlotte, Sandy, UTI think the U.S. should put a little pressure on Iran as well. After all the British are our allies, and are helping us with Iraq the least we could do is help them out.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107292Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:59:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107292Christopher, Arlington, WAWhy don't these people act like they are grown up? Iranians should have sent the Brits on their way with a warning, and filed a protest thru diplomatic channels. National waters are advertantly/inadvertantly violated all the time with just a 'turn around, go home' attitude. How foolish.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107299Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:01:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107299Cur dog in TexasSimple solution..UN passes Resolution.. then writes them a letter requesting their release.... Iran will be sweating like Elton John waiting for his test results!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107322Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:12:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107322Johnny5, chicagoi.Ileven if the Britsh did cross the line, it should have been a simple hour or 2 of questions then released.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107331Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:17:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107331karen k, chicago, ILWhat happened to the tradition of captured soldiers giving only their name, rank and serial number to their captors? Prisoners of war have the duty to resist being used as propaganda tools. I regret any hardships they may be enduring as prisoners, but if their coerced words are used to escalate hostilities, further inflame the hatred of of the Middle East for the West, and provoke a war, many more will suffer. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107372Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:35:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107372Jerry QuinnThis has all the markings of a ruse to downplay or derail the recently imposed U.N. economic sanctions. I'd be more likely to think that the Britons were about to find something REALLY interesting on one of those boats. And the poor, mistreated, innocent Iranians with all their posturings have nothing to hide. Yeah, right.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107392Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:43:26 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107392Paul, Honolulu-HawaiiThe Iranians have changed their grid coordinates twice already. The first was determined to still be in Iraqi water, so they said they "made a mistake" and then resubmit info on a second set of grid coordinates putting the British in Iranian Water. Wake up people! It's not about being patriotic or even leaning towards the liberal side of international politics...this is about a government that claims the holocaust never took place, wants to wipe Israel of the face of the earth, and continues to laugh in the UN's face about nuclear weapons. It's time for countries to line up on each side (i.e-hate filled muslim nations vs. the civilized world) and let's settle this once and for all. Bush should have handled Iran first before even thinking of Iraq.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107395Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:44:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107395Eric Carver, Oronogo, Mo.The sailors were obviously forced to write those letters. If you can't tell just by reading them, notice how none of them say, " Hey mom, I'm doing ok, don't worry.", or "I love you honey, hope to see you soon.". It's all political retoric. Do you really think those sailors are thinking about politics at a time like this? No, they're thinking about going home. The British have been patrolling those waters for some time now. This is obviously a planned situation caused by Iranian Government. And SPYING!? Give me a break, how to you spy on a foreign nation 100 miles off their coast in RUBBER BOATS! http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107415Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:49:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107415Patrick, Orlando, FloridaCome on, you cant ignore 2 things: 1) The Iranians were either incompetent or duplicitous when they gave their "own" coordinates of the vessel that were inside IRAQUI waters. 2) Does anyone really believe an armed services member would wilfully start questioning their countries policies and capitulate to an enemies viewpoints which make their government/employer look bad without SOME FORM of coerscion? While we are at it: Since when, under international law, has it been acceptable to ambush and abduct foreign service members 500 meters inside your terretorial waters (which they were not). The correct/diplomatic/customary/legal course of action is to warn the encroaching vessel that they are in your terretorial waters. These Brits were very OBVIOUSLY ambushed to be caught unawares. The abduction was premeditated and the captives are being used as political chips. I further dont understand some of the bleeding heart apologists who have used every last breath in their lungs to decry the LACK of inclusion of the UN in foreign policies and actions and have vocally admonished ANY unilateral or bilateral response who now claim that UN invovlement is a mistake! You cant have it both ways. And could someone PLEASE explain how Iran apologists can wilfully ignore the fact that the Brits were operating under UN mandate OF WHICH IRAN IS A MEMBER AND ENDORSED and conducting non-combative operations in the best interests of most every law abiding individual/state?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107424Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:52:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107424Lauren, IllinoisI don't think Iran understands the game it's playing. Humilation and degradation of the powers you want to help you won't work in the long run. Those videos are what terrorists and thugs do. Do they really want us to bomb them? Do they, and here I mean the people, want to be bombed?(I certainly hope for the quick and safe return of the 15). Interesting, though, to think that the Iranian people and we Americans probably have something in common, in that our governments are taking us down dangerous paths with repercussions no one wants to think about.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107427Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:53:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107427Joseph DeanGITMO & Abu Girab are extreme examples, but the soldiers are fighting against an enemy that videotapes the 'decaptitation' of thier victims -- so the comparison is not very profoound after all. Everyone seems to have forgotton about Mike Spann and how he was the first U.S. combat death in Afghanistan. He was 'bitten' to death by Taliban who had already expressed a willingness to surrender. Those are the kind of enemies we face everywhere in the world today -- so what if our tactics stink? I think the rest of the world is both surprised & depressed that America hasn't curled it's tail between it's legs & run away yet. I say to England that they should be strong, fair and present the facts as they are to the U.N. And as for Iran... if you don't care for sanctions, well in the end you'll just get what you deserve.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107454Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:03:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107454Scott currently active duty militaryI guess the British don't have a code of conduct for their military to follow. If you don't know what it is, google it.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107457Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:04:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107457RVIt's time to nuke Iran into a parking lot and make those animals submit just like we did the Japs.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107464Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:07:11 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107464SNP1The Iranians are fools!..the movie 300 will show you that. So now it's 15, maybe they will do better this time.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107465Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:07:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107465chicago, ilWell, Iran want to tell the world that they are biggest fool. And this what happen when you don't have good leadership. Leader in IRAN want to rewrite most recent history...for say last 50 yrs...hmmm strange as a nation http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107466Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:07:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107466DorisAdele - You are obviously anti-American! And, anti-truth as well! I personally don't think much of anyone with such a small mind to think such garbage...Why don't you go and live with those UNCIVILIZED animals if you think they are more capable of telling the truth!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107488Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:18:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107488Michael Greenville, South CarolinaAdele, It's hard to believe Iran now, when they, themselves, first gave the British Prime Minister coordinates well within Iraqi waters. Get real. It’s a done deal. Sorry, you have lost faith in the British. I, for one, know whom I believe. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107496Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:20:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107496Radikal-1Bombs Awayhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107500Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:23:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107500Radikal-1Hey Adele, why don't you get a first-class ticket to your "friends" in Iran since you're so quick to defend their position; or do YOU have all the evidence. Your kind of viewpoint makes me lurch. Have a great day.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107505Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:24:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107505Joseph SeavyPeople, according to U.N. regulations, even if they DID cross into Iranian waters (which I believe they didn't, the Iranians are LYING just like they are LYING about their nuke program) they were to be escorted OUT of Iranian waters UNDER THEIR OWN POWER AND ON THEIR OWN VESSEL, NOT CAPTURED. Let this nation of cowardly terrorists attempt this with America fighting men and women, and the Iranian Navy will find themselves looking for new boats FAST. I say we do what we SHOULD have done in the seventies and pacify Iran. PERMANENTLY. Their president is insane (or grossly brain-damaged), their government is not much brighter, and their military is comprised of fanatic lunatics fit enough foran al-Qaeda company picnic. Why should the world suffer from Iran's desire to rule it? How many of us want to sacrifice our freedoms in exchange for "peace in our time"? And why haven't the Brits told Iran they have 48 hours to release the captured servicemen and women UNHARMED or prepare to taste the world's wrath? Oh, wait, I know: the only "politically correct" way to respond to this situation is to surrender. After all, doesn't France want everyone to be like them?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107516Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:29:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107516Bertrand Russell JrEvidence, Adele? You mean the coordinates that Iran originally presented, which actually proved that they HADN'T entered Iranian waters? Or perhaps the second set of coordinates, submitted later, which were way off from the first set, and nowhere near where GPS placed both the UK ship and the ship they were inspecting?? This is the Embassy Hostage Crisis all over again. Just goes to show that Iran, under the control of some of the same people who perpetrated that earlier hostage fiasco, is now no better than al-Qaeda. They'll stoop to anything to get their way.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107543Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:43:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107543Bill, Brownsville, TexasThe word for the Iranian action is kidnapping, a crime in most parts of the world, but one that the Mullahs in Iran have enjoyed considerable success with in the past (compliments of the former unlamented President Carter). It is time to put a stop to this nonsense. It wouldn't happen in a world where the Security Council was anything more than the international joke that it is. The Brits deserve our support in taking whatever action they deem appropriate to protect their citizens from the actions of rogue states. Appeasement doesn't work (can you say "Munich" in the 30's or Tehran in the 70's). Citizens acting legally at the behest of the nation state they serve should demand the protection of that state---else what is it good for?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107545Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:44:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107545J. Michael HarrisWhat I'm not hearing are the plea's from the human rights specialists about the Geneva Convention. Here is a case for that rule of war but in this case it's them and not us on the working end of the stick. Why is that? terrorist don't rate the Convention. Uniformed Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen do.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107552Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:46:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107552Mike McKoy, Atlanta, GAIran is using this to nationalize the public. The public has been crucial of it's leaders lately. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107555Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:47:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107555Vince Anderson, Las Vegas, NVWhen I see or hear comments that SUGGEST that anyone should take the word of a bunch of inbred imbaciles from a third world country that wants to dominate the world with their religeous bigotry, and pre-historic value system I become concerned... One of the previous comments makes accusations that imply that free governments (US and England)would lie about the location of the British sailors who are now having their rights violated by a government known for their backing of terrorists for more than thirty years is astounding to say the least! In addition, these same jerks are ignoring the Geneva Convention and it's requirements. Obviously this individual has been watching too much of the 'View' and Rosie 'O' and also posesses the same low mentality! I am also concerned at the lack of condemnation from other Free Country's and don't understand why Iran hasn't been kicked out of the United Nations itself and boycotted by every country that finds their activities to be uncivilized!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107562Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:49:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107562P, Raleigh, NCHey Adele - what if the Brits were in Iranian waters? Do you not hold the Iranian gov't accountable for parading them on TV? If the Brits were in Iranian waters, they should have been escorted out, just like the Chinese sub which was found in Japanese waters. Of course, in that case, you probably would side with the Chinese. Loser.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107581Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:03:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107581Koozebane, Cincinnati, Ohio"The British sailors and marines were here. Oh, wait. That means they were in Iraqi waters where they were supposed to be. Oops. In that case, they were way over HERE. Yeah, that's it.....way over here, on another part of the map." How embarrassing it is to watch the inept attempt to stir up trouble through kidnapping and blackmail. Iran should take a good long look at the condition of Lebanon before snatching anymore soldiers for political ransom.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107587Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:07:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107587Jesup, GaBrinksmanship, don't hear the term much lately, but a lot of people, on both sides are playing the game. The Brits were probably pushing the envelope and accidently crossed the line. But, that is what they are paid for. When one exceeds the envelope there is a price to pay. Or the other side could be trying their hand at brinksmanship. Let's just pray cooler heads will prevail.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107620Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:30:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107620Sean, Torrington CTThe USA is the only nation to use a nuke in anger, so why do we think we have the moral 'high ground' to tell Iran that they cannot have one? Whatever. The Iranians are being petulent children, but I understand why. It's not like Condoleeza Rice knows how to be diplomatic or anything! Nobody responds well to being ordered...especially the USA! Why is my government such a hypocrite?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107628Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:36:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107628BryanaThe notion that they sailor were spying is ridiculous. The were caught red handed fulfilling a UN mandate for petes sake. Just how are sailor in a rubber dingy "spying" from miles off shore? Iran is misjudging in a manner that Saddam misjudged. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107630Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:38:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107630Bill, Grand Rapids, MIHow about we take Iran' suggestion through the letters they are forcing the Marines to write. We pack our bags and leave and let them all destroy themselves. Iran has again "AGAIN" proven how irate and pathetic they really are. Maybe self destruction is what there isolated world as well as the rest of the world needs.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107665Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:03:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107665Jeff, North of Boston, MAAt this point it does not matter whether or not the UK sailors entered Iranian waters. In it's typical backwards and primitive ways, Iran has presented itself as the weak and meager child. Capture soldiers that may/may not have entered your territory? Fine. However, when they decide to parade them around and release TV video footage to the world of a supposed "confession of guilt", they do nothing but confirm just how maniacal and foolish they really are. If you claim to part of (and want to be treated as such) a civilized world body, act like it. Address the issue at hand with class and tact. Instead Iran has showcased and highlighted again for the world its inability to be taken seriously. Prop the capture "enemy" up on state run TV and make a spectacle of the entire situation. This seems to the way in the Arab world - capture an enemy, make a video of them getting their head chopped off (or dragged through the streets, mutilated and beaten), then condemn the western world for their "sins and savagery" while claiming Islam is a "religion of peace". Oh, and let's not forget the last step: Sit back and watch the bleeding heart PC liberals in America think they can actually "understand" and "engage in bilateral talks" with us while we plot and scheme to kill even more of them. Fools. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107668Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:05:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107668 sole, Mount Laurel., NJ All the comments I hear on the newa about this issue are so biased aqainst Iran. Even if the Iranians present a lot of evidence, we will never believe them. It is like when your child hits someelse's child. You would say my child didn't do it, even if alot of eye witnesses saw him do it.The iranians were convicted before they could prove they were innocent.I guess we will never know the truth.Probably, we don't want to.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107679Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:15:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107679Gary Hay, Aberdeen, ScotlandAmericans know as much about Iran as it's media lets it - Very Little. Iran DOES have the right to Nuclear technology and it also has the right to protest against the state of Israel. Lets face it, if Iran really is secretly supplying Iraqi insurgents with weapons and ammo, there as worthy of contempt as the United States is during the Genocide of the Native American,The Vietnam War, The Cuban Missle Crisis, The Chilean Military Coup, The North Korean Campaign, The Soviet/Afghan war (way to go Rambo, train the Taliban!) The Massacre of El Salvado... pretty much every decade it's been in existence. Oh, and capturing and feeding / clothing / looking after British soldiers is a far cry from a sentence wearing an orange jumpsuit and shackles for the rest of your life. Land of the free, yeah, right.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107685Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:26:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107685JMIran is showing arrogance, because of Russian "support." They are blinded by ignorance here, not realizing that they are just pawns in this high stakes of international affairs. Russia is just waiting to enter the game of diplomacy over the release of the British "HEROS." The goal of the Russians is to insure that the UK's gov't will hide under the rug damaging evidence they have over the assassination of the former KGB operative. Once that is assured, the Russians will secure the release of those soldiers wrongly held captive.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107702Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:48:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107702John Doe, Atlanta, GAYour right Adele! All prisoners of the US are "naked, piled up in a pyramid, black hoods on their heads, hung upside down with electric wires hooked to their testies." The Iranian govt. is so kind and great! If only the rest of the world were like them! MAN, I wish I could live in that world! Peace on Earth!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107712Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:59:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107712Lisa McNeil, Alpharetta, GeorgiaThere has to be direct evidence of the exact position of these British sailors. With all the technology that is available it cannot be that difficult to find out. I do recall the hostage crisis of 1979 and that it lasted for 444 days. Hopefully, this will be resolved quickly and peacefully so the sailors can return to their country. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107735Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:27:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107735Mark, Fredericton, CanadaDuring the boarding of the merchant vessel why did the British troops not have air support? A rescue team should have been dispatched while they were still on the water. Or maybe a few warning shots by the destroyer would have chased the Iranians away.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107737Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:29:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107737Jose, Dallas, TxThank you Adele. Finally, someone who thinks before judgement! Most people would react upon impulse. Thanks again Adele. I think its time to leave the Middle East, its getting to be biblical revealing. Who's in who's backyard? The british government is reacting a little too impulsive. We'll see when the evidence is presented.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107774Sat, 31 Mar 2007 01:03:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107774Brian, Louisville, KentuckyAdele, you should be thankful you are in a country where you can speak your mind freely as you have done. Even if the things that come out of your head are moronic! The female officer was made to where a black hood moron.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107783Sat, 31 Mar 2007 01:13:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107783AnnonymousI wish those 15 British soldiers a safe return. And when they do come back, the Brits should pound Tehran into the ground. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107786Sat, 31 Mar 2007 01:17:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107786Alan, Round Rock, TXThe Iranians are just seizing this opportunity to rattle Britain's cage. They're like the little boy in the back of the class jumping up and down waivng his hand wanting the teacher to recognize him. This will all die down in a week or 2 and Iran will release them in a gesture of good will. Of course, after the sailors are safe, one of Iran's latest ships will have have an "accident". - NOT! Britain doesn't have the guts to do it.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107788Sat, 31 Mar 2007 01:19:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107788tim austin texaswho even cares where they were they need to be wiped off the face of the earth they strap bombs on their kids and send them into iraq. the only way to deal with fanatics is to get rid of them. If that means ww3 so be it we will win. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107795Sat, 31 Mar 2007 01:31:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107795JoeIran is behaving like a spoilt child in this matter. They were trying to show off and they made a mistake. Now they can't admit it. The sailors have been there every day doing exactly the same job for the U.N. for several years. Why were they any threat on this particular day? Iran knew they weren't any threat and they kidnapped them.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107806Sat, 31 Mar 2007 01:49:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107806Pogos Petros, North KoreaI think we should nuke'mhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107817Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:04:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107817AmericanandproudHey, have you ever been to Gitmo? How do you know they do that kind of stuff there. And why would the British marines and sailors need to go into Iranian waters anyway? There's nothing there except for fish and I don't see how you can spy on a country while being miles in the sea. If you could spy from there you could also spy from Iraqi waters. And Iran doesn't have any conclusive proof that the Brits entered their waters. The apologies by the soldiers sound phone anyways - they're probably being forced to say that stuff.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107821Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:09:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107821Sam, Hamilton ontthe one thing everybody seems to skip over is incursions into other countries happened all the time and have happend all the time. US & Canadian airforce planes used to intercept Soviet Bombers inside Canadian/US/Norad airspace. You show up, wiggle your wings and escort the interloper back were they came from. Nato/US Ships and submarines would creep towards China, N.Korea and the old USSR. Bump in the night, give a loud ping and send them home. The last time a beligerent nation seized Navy personel was 1964 - "Three North Vietnamese PT boats attack USS Maddox (DD-731) in international waters in Gulf of Tonkin. Maddox sinks one." Then war broke out for about 7 years... http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107830Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:22:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107830Matt, Arlington, VAOk, I'll wait until the location evidence is produced before I say if the British were in Iranian or Iraqi waters.... But I won't wait to say it has been a JOKE how the Iranians have been parading the British around on TV and putting our "their" letters. I've seen more convincing stuff in Dollar Store ads... They are showing me they are in the wrong, just by their media show.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107831Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:22:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107831dave collisonFolks once again the middle east is showing you just what a backwards place that it is, and why we need to be there, for now and for a long time to come. Visit the State Department web site that shows eye opening statistics on literacy in that part of the world (and others), and per capita income. And begin to understand that others in the world deserve the same opportunity & quality of life that you have, and that it's our leadership in the world that will make it happen. AND it's in YOUR best interest, and YOUR CHILDREN"S best interest that the rest of the world be a decent place to live. America, democracy and personal liberty do not survive in a vacuum: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/ Wake up. Smell the roses, before you run into the thorns.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107840Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:36:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107840L Hughes, CALeave it to the left sided media to wrap the Iranian story in "sympathy" - can you image if the US or UK paraded prisoners and had them write letters to the media apologizing? If this doesn't show the hypocrasy of MSNBC, CNN, ABC, CBS, etc. than what will? It's an insult to our common and good sense. Wake up America - these Iranians are bad news and don't count on the media to expose it. Count on them to apologize.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107900Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:09:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107900Joe McBarronfrom Adele (Sent Friday, March 30, 2007 3:44 PM) Hey Macho guys, did any of you take a moment to ask IF, JUST IF,the British did violate Iran's sovereignty and enter the Iranian part of the waterway? These Brits should be thankful they are not captured by the Americans otherwise they would be in Gitmo, naked, piled up in a pyramid, black hoods on their heads, hung upside down with electric wires hooked to their testies. WAIT UNTIL ALL EVIDENCE IS PRESENTED BEFORE YOU JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS. British government must be really scared that is why they go to U.N. and E.U. instead of direct bilateral talks about the incident. Hey Adele, they have the proof, DUH, you think they would go to the UN or EU if they didn't...come on, stop blaming the good guys or is taht just your typical agenda. Sounds to me you are the one jumping to conclusions.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107902Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:11:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107902John Doe, Seattle, Wash.The Uk could also just be saying that the sailors where in iraqi waters just to make it appear as if the Iranians were evil for keeping them captive, even so who cares if they were in their waters they should just give them back to avoid looking terrible first of all and because because of the possibility of it being a mistake.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107910Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:26:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107910John DoeHi all, I believe Iran is threatening captives or captives are afraid to be abused so they are making such statements. Obviously if Iran does not free those servicemen and servicewomen than Iran will surely face the british music. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107914Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:33:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107914Abe, Bansalem PADear Adele, Thank god you are not in presidential race. Anyway going to Iran for bi-lateral talks is to say OK we did wrong and let us both sort this out together. Thus no offence but you are politically weak and novice. I truly believe that Iran is asking for trouble and if british troops entered Iran waters than it could have been to prevent Iraq intruders from using sea. Again Iran itself has set a stage to be isolated with sanctions and also to face the hard british music.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107944Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:29:11 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107944Ronald Babcock Pulaski, New YorkWith all the Iranian leaders have done and are doing to destabilize the Middle East it is a wonder that they haven't been taken to task by the U.N. In Iran under Sharia law a teenage girl was imprisoned three times for being raped and the fourth time they hung her, executed her! They arm the insurgents and any other organization that will add to the problems, such as Hezbollah. Each time this problem is brought up in the U.N., China and Russia stop heavy sanction against them. Iran is run by an Ayatollah. A mentally deficient old man! Maybe he is right and we should change the laws in the U.S. so we can hang sixteen year old girls who have been raped! Go ahead blame the U.S., Britain and any other country for what they do! I can't wait until tjey use the Nuclear weapon the Russians and Chinese are helping them to build! Can you?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#107945Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:32:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107945MauriceLet us just start with the worst possible scenario and assume the British craft was 0.5KM beyond the nautical division of Iraqi and Iranian waters as Iran now claims. The craft they were in could hardly be called a warship, and we are not talking about some tactical vessel or a covert operation (no mini-sub here). This was a deployed craft from a "large" military vessel that everyone who cared to see, could. The operations they were conducting were certainly not "new", nor secret. In short, everyone in the region who had even the slightest interest knew these guys were there, how long they had been, who directed their actions, and why. As such, following the original assumption, at the very most, normal encroachment of this kind involves contacting the vessel, directing them to halt and to verify their location and purpose, to be followed by a show of force "if" the vessel maneuvers or makes other actions that would logically be deemed hostile. A complaint on the international level might then be submitted thereafter to say the UN and the UK, and then made very public to news media to ensure it was not ignored. Since that did not happen this capture of the British was obviously deliberate, and certainly not attempting to stop a trespasser or immediate or unknown threat. Whether or not this was a fully calculated plan on a national level, or simply opportunists taking a shot and the government being unwilling (or just uncertain how) to dissolve the ordeal is uncertain. What is certain, however, is with the event now a week old, the Iranian government is acting more like terrorists with hostages (no consul, releasing propaganda letters and videos of the captives) than like a civilized nation state. Unfortunately, the photo from Iran I saw today of a regular civilian on a corner with a sign asking for the execution of of the captives leads me to a harrowing conclusion. It seems the fundamental differences in western and hardliner Islamic attitude (more so than faith) sit at the heart of this standoff. On one end of the spectrum, if Iran gives up all the captives today, and call it a misunderstanding, the rest of the world will have to concede that was far better than they expected, giving Iran some leverage and/or credibility. On the other far end of the spectrum, Iran could be a pseudo macro-martyr of hardliner Islam, pushing and pushing until a military conflict breaks out. Even if the country as we know it was totally destroyed, it would in their view be a great victory, only serving to radicalize even more in the region and push the west and the east further apart. If this is not a "no-lose" situation for Iran, it is still certainly a "no-win" situation for western democracy.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108027Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:10:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108027tomWOW Adele,You speak a truth and it hurtshttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108028Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:11:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108028Dan McGregor, Denver, COI have two points to make: POINT 1. An apt comparison is when the US spy aircraft was forced to land on a Chinese airforce base back in 2001. I was surprised at how well Bush handled the situation - but more to the point - I don't remember any the Chinese showing any embarrassing videos of american soldiers probably because they had none and they made no effort to obtain any. Anyway I thought the situation was handled well by both sides. POINT 2: This sounds like the Gulf of Tomkin - only it looks like the Iranians are looking for a pretext to start a conflict!!! not the US or British.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108029Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:22:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108029danIt seems to me that Iran is doing all it can to start a military confrontation.I find it very sad that the original location of the Brits capture was revised to a location inside Iranian waters.Does that not seem suspicious?They have thumbed thier nose at the world.Diplomacy seems to mean their way or no way.They are setting the stage for a full scale conflict. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108036Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:53:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108036AllenHey Adele, if you come down south to Alabama I'll pile you up in a pyramid, naked,black hood on your head, hand you upside down on a wooden cross with electric wires on your nipples, then you can ponder ALL the evidence you want while I drag you down a dirt road until YOUR nothing but a bloody bone. And after Im done Ill wipe my ass on a nice big Iranian flag for you:)http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108042Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:01:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108042Gary Leuis NEW YORKWhere I come from you don't start something unless you can back up your actions,If I were the British gov't I'd be giving a 48 hr notice and ultimatem telling them immediate action will follow with full u.s. support after 24 hrs I'd begin dropping informational pamphlets to their civilians to take cover,Lets not forget these people harrassed the aviation industry of the free world for decades,and they currently provide safe haven to the likes of the people who destroyed our Twin Towers and are currently still kicking sand in our face wondering if we'll ever develop a backbone!!! http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108044Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:05:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108044YC, VirginiaHad the British Marines appeared on TV and apologized for the wrong doing in favor of the Iran government and public are so low. Hell, I would say the same thing if I am in a lifethreatening situation knowing what the enemy wants to hear and would release me. Iran government just need to light up and stop playing a hard game before they have no one to govern but the cave in the mountain.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108047Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:26:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108047Mike, Atlanta, GAWestern liberals are showing their stripes by rushing to the defense of the Iranians. I am not surprised, just disgusted with predictably self-loathing Western liberals.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108049Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:29:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108049Bill PludeWith all the satillites in the sky, you might think there would be at least one PHOTOGRAPH that someone could make public showing exactly where they were when they were ambushed....http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108054Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:40:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108054DeanLol what the hell is that woman on about spying!! Haha if us brits really wanted to spy I think we wouldn’t uses our arm forces we would use MI6 or MI5 the people who are trained for that and would never get court in the act. Plus it’s a little boat with 15 people. Its not like a huge cruiser entered their water then I will understand the fuss but this is getting silly. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108060Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:46:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108060EricSo Iran has a right to make a public spectacle of "trespassers" ? Put two and two together, the message they are sending is one of defiance and intent. This Iran is intent on becoming a military regime capable of forcing itself into Iraq through a religious war backed with a nuclear weapon to keep everyone else at bay. I doubt any power move in the region will end until the fabled caliphate is again in power over all islam. It will not be a pretty sight as the minority murders its way into power. Then who's next?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108061Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:52:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108061Linda Walker , Monroe, NCHey I don't see what the problem is with Iran they need to be more like the US, Illegal immigrants are very welcome in this country. Hey you want to come here illegally ok and you want all the benefits, ok you want your children to go to our schools ok, so I really don't know what the big deal is with Iran. So I guess they don't need cheap labor at this time to build their nuke which will probaby kill us all in the future.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108062Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:56:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108062Brad MathisIf it would have been 15 US Sailors detained then we would be doing more than expressing "grave concern". Those Brits need to get in there and take their sailors back.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108064Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:01:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108064Diane TeeThere is no point in bilateral talks with an outlaw regime. This is the Iranian president who claims the Holocaust never occured. He says Israel should be wiped off the map. Delusion prevails. Now the Iranians are picking on a girl, as evidenced by Faye Turney's three coerced letters.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108067Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:14:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108067Scott, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe kidnapping of these 15 British soliders is typical of the ruthless tactics used by the clerical regime of Iran. The fanatical leadership in Tehran does not think as Westernerns do and revile every aspect of Western civilization. Remember this is a country that still stones women to death for adultery, hangs teenagers and pregnant women in public for flouting Islamic laws, whips people in public for frivolous infractions of Sharia law and forces women to wear portable prisons in public. They have already forced the female British solider to wear the hijab. This is how much the mullahs respect people of other faiths in the world. The fanatical leadership of Iran wants a final showdown with the West to defeat their arch enemy America. This heinous act was done purposely because of the sanctions being leveled against the mullahs for their refusal to suspend enrichment of uranium. Now if Iran behaves like this because they are pissed off over sanctions, imagine how they'll behave with a NUCLEAR BOMB. Wake up!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108068Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:18:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108068Marc, Rochester, NYIt is time for the British to send in 007 James Bond on a rescue mission with full U.S. military air and sea support.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108069Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:20:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108069Bax, Jacksonville, FlQuite frankly if anyone says anything poistive about Iran then they are either stupid or part of that lying regime. It is time to destroy Iran's 1 (count em, one) refinery and to blockade their water ways. Lets see how long AchmaHitler stays in power then. It is also time for all forward thinking countries to leave the U.N. With countries like Russia and China (2 of the largest countries with the heaviest ties to Iran)having a veto it is obvious that nothing will ever be done to punish this runaway state of Iran.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108074Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:25:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108074Randy Loper Hilton Head SCLucky I'm not in charge, Mr. Amadamnutjob would already be surveying the destruction of a first wave attack and waiting for the next one.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108076Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:26:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108076Bob, Manhattan, KansasHey Adele, did you take a moment to ask IF, JUST IF, the British treated people who violated their borders the same way? They would be blasted as bigots by liberals like yourself. Go ahead and defend Iran, lets just hope it is not your hometown that is nuked by a bomb made in Iran.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108083Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:32:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108083chris, oak ridge, tnI dont suggest that the Iranians should be scared to protect its sovereignty, but with regard to the tensions in the area..it might have been wise to "capture and release" to prevent unnecessary escalation. The Iranian leaderships stance/position against the West is well understood around the world. They should be the "bigger nation"..otherwise they will act tough like Sadam did and eventually get their ass kicked..http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108087Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:40:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108087Al, TuscaloosaNo one is jumping to conclusions. The evidence has been presented by both sides, and the Iranians had to try twice to come up with a chart that shows the incident in their waters. And going to the UN doesn't mean their gov't is scared. It is what you do when talk runs in circles.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108102Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:56:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108102Shamsi, Karachi, PakistanSome one correctly said that we are not living in a stone age. Were Brits in Iranian water can easily be verified? Still Blair should settle the issue through bilateral talke rather than involving U.N. or EU and complicating the issue. If he has ulterior motives against Iran, like it had about Iraq before invading it,then he is on the right path.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108103Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:56:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108103Joros, Sav, GAFor one, i think the west might have been a "little" bit patience with Arab hardliners. News flash: just when ahmadinejad takes the office, some hostages that was held on iranian soil aknowledged him as one of their chief captor. We are talking about senseless, brainless, protein taker president who are known to be violent. Just when the world want them to stop their "weapon" nuclear program, ahmadinejad did what he knows best.. become a terrorist, held people against their will, and demand ludicrus things. For one, i still dont understand what make britons not demand their sailor with force. Violent president and violent culture only knows and respect FORCE. Send british mighty royal navy warships to gulf and demand the return within 48 hours.. or else.. Learn what force could do when diplomacy falls into deaf ears just like in Black Hawk down inccident. "Bring back our blackhawk pilot, or else".http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108106Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:03:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108106Takeno ArabprisonersIf the British took the Israeli stance of not negotiating with terrorists. Iran might learn something (Probably Not). When the Iranian Hizballah kidnaped Israeli soldiers, Israel leveled South Lebonon. Now it is Irans turn, then Siera. The problem will be solved for a few years.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108109Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:06:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108109Kyle, York, PAWithout debating the merits of the detention or the historically disputed maritime boundary, all should agree that displaying prisoners as a public curiousity is wholly unacceptable. This treatment leads to an obvious conclusion... the crisis was planned as another Iranian attempt to display "power." Just as Carter should not have allowed the U.S. Embassy to be held for 444 days, Blair should not allow the Iranians to dictate the outcome of this emerging crisis. At its core, Iran is a fragile third-world nation. If they intend to continue fomenting radicalism and refuse to join a normalized international discourse, then it will necessary to further isolate them and possibly seek punitive measures in the form of increased economic sanctions and/or military action. As a side note, I find it appalling that China and Russia balked at a stronger U.N. Security Council statement. It is obvious that they continue to place political and financial interests ahead of basic human rights. (To those who oppose the Bush Administration... please do not attempt to compare our President with the regimes in Russia and China.)http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108114Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:14:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108114Paul Me.Hey Mr Macho, So there were mistakes made in Gitmo.Big deal lets get over that (solderiers have been punished for ther actions) and lets start thinking about the problem really is. Apparently you are on their side (Irans That is). The Navy has safisticated GPS equipment. I believe Iran is just looking for ways to make the Britons look like the bad guys here. Name, Rank, serial number is all the Britons should tell their captures. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108118Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:18:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108118steve omaha nebraskagps says it all. And Iran,.... whats new?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108121Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:21:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108121Chris, Cincinnati, OHThe British should launch a tactical Nuclear Strike into Tahran, take out the leaders and not apologize but rather say oops, we thought it was Iraq. It's time America and Britain stop being bullied by the school yard whimps and bleeding hearts in both countries. War has cusualties and when a weaker country decides they can do as the feel fit by allowing terrorist attacks and support to take place the government and yes..it's civilians could become casualties of that arrogance and rhetoric.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108124Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:26:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108124john floridaHey Adele the evidence was given by both the Brits and the Iranians it showd the ship in Iraqui waters. Till the Iranians saw that the were making fools of themseves and changed the GPS numbers to match what their claims were.The Iranins told the truth once in all this and they changed back to a lie.They did not mean to tell the truth it was an accidend and will be more carefuil in the future.As for the U.S. capturing and treatment of prisoners, you are right putting a hood over their faces is much worse than say cutting off their heads. those mutalated bodies found around iraq must be our soldiers too..What planet are you from ? the Brits are doing the U.N. and E.U. dance so people like you don't get on their case about the rush to judgement and the we have not negotiated enough.And i believe it is people like yourself that want the U.N. involved , well their involved. maybe we won't end up with another Jimmy carter mess so it might not take 444 days to get them back.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108131Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:38:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108131Mark Wingreen, VirginiaThe government in Iran has shown time and again that it is irrational, incompetent, and has no place in the modern world. There actions in creating this crisis show their true colors. If, the Brits were, in fact, in Iranian waters, Iran had many other options to deal peacefully with the situation. They could easily have escorted the Brits out of their waters and worked with Britain and/or the international community to ensure it didn't happen again. This would have been the responsible course of action. Instead they chose a course that, if they continue along, could be considered an act of war (e.g. detaining armed forces of another nation and not following the Geneva Convensions to boot). The Iranian government and their ruling mullahs need to get with the program and become responsible world citizens or they need to be replaced.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108133Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:41:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108133RickAdele...how's the Kool Aid?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108136Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:42:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108136Leah, OklahomaHere's the evidence: Iran said they were in Iraqi waters. The initial position Iran reported placed the crew well within Iraqi borders. The problem is, that initial position was true...once it was found out to be within Iraqi lines, Iran then changed the position where they seized the boat by miles. Clearly, they are lying. They can't even get their own story straight. What possible reason would ANYONE have to believe them, when they don't even believe themselves?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108144Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:55:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108144Joe S.If the Iranians think they can out muscle the rest of the world bring it on! I think they just want to taunt someone into testing their military might, it wouldn't be much of a test. They talk alot but are afraid to wear a military uniform. It's sad the way the middle eastern country's have to hide behind civilian dress to fight their wars. Someday they will realize what it means to respect one another as human beings, but their religion will probably not allow it.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108148Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:02:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108148James Chivers, Albuquerque, NMThere is a very old philosophy about one bad apple, ruins the enitre bushell. The Muslim people want the west to accept them and respect them as equals, or they will cut your head off. But, they are driving on a one way street. This issue with the 15 citizens of Britian, being held for possibly violating international law, by possibly a few hundred yards, to maybe even a mile, is simple prejudice on the part of middle eastern philisophy and their attitude toward the west. How many example of Muslim fueled terroism does the world need before we draw a line in the sand, and stand up and fight? We are not infidels, we are cowards, afraid that one or two western corporations will get hurt. The issue here is not international water, its Muslims vs. Western Culture. They do not believe in equality, and we do. Are we willing to crush those who oppose us? Or wait until they are able to crush us? http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108150Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:03:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108150StellaNo way they were in Iranian waters. If Iran is so perfect and justified, why was the first location they said the sailors were captured from within Iraqi waters? Iran has shot itself in the foot, this was a bluff and a bad one. The whole no capitulation to terrorists thing? Actually kind of real, congrats Iranian government, you just joined them.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108153Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:04:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108153Bob, HawaiiYeah, Gitmo was soooo horrible, wasn't it? Prisoners being treated like prisoners. I, as an American Soldier, am proud of the way America has treated its prisoners. You need to keep in mind that when the other side captures prisoners, they don't interrogate people and put them in jail, they cut their heads off. And most telling of all- this incident comes very suspiciously close to the recent increase of U.S.-Iran tension over Iran's alleged support of Shia insurgents in Iraq. Coincidence? Probably not. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108154Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:05:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108154john doeIran seems to be partaking in state creed of terroism trying to hold the wolrd at bay and use this to dictate how iraq will be formed, and keep peoples attention away from them creating a nuke. The US and Britain need to level Iran into the stoneage and once and for all end a well known state sponsored terrorest nation.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108156Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:08:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108156Steve A, Portland, OregonIt is obvious the iranians are guilty of trying to start an international crisis against themselves!! Also, whether we as true American citizens like it or not, the Brits have stood with us hand in hand like no other country. We have an obligation to stand with them, and maybe its time to turn the country of Iran into a sandbox. We can start with the 3 nuclear plants, if that doesnt work, take Tehran off the map, then I'm sure the crisis will be over for all of the world who despise iran becuase they brought it on themselves! We should move our troops out of Iraq anyway, heres the chance. We were only supposed to depose Saddam and find weapons that weren't there..we should have left as soon as those objectives were met.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108159Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:11:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108159mad, CTlets start world war 3 already! the dominoes are all set- all we need is a little push! iran wants to control the world, fine. we'll just give'em hell! whats right and wrong does not matter anymore - religion started all this and so lets just start killing each other. dont get me wrong religion was started by man and so let man end it! what a peaceful world this would be if man is not on it!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108162Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:17:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108162Jon Tucson arizona hey unmacho woman if they were caught by the US entering illegally they would be given amnesty by the likes of you so shut your pie hole they have GPS which telss them exactly where they are http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108170Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:30:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108170Fred SatkinIran has been spoiling for a fight for a long time - I say they get it. If NATO can't function and the U.N. can't function, whay continue to be part of and fund non-entities? The Brits stood besides us in Iraq, it is now time to stand behind them and put these fanatics where they belong - with Allah.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108172Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:32:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108172Neil Potoczak, Cleveland OhioAll westerners are infedels in the eyes of the Islamic world. So naturally anytime they have a chance to capture/harm an infedel it is their sworn religious duty, or at least enough of the islamic world thinks that way for it to always be a problem. This is why our founding fathers drafted our constitution for seperation of church and state. I'm not sure why this issue is suprising to anyone. It will never go away. It's like asking a cobra and a mongoose to just be friends. NEVER GONNA HAPPEN. The islamic world and the christian world have been at war for thousands of years. Ever heard of that small conflict thousands of years ago called the Crusades? Not much has changed and I'm suprised anyone could think there will ever be peace and harmony in that region of the world.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108177Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:34:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108177Ron Iran is doing what they do best, take people hostage and blow innocent people up. If the hostages taken from Iraq by Iran are given a mock trial then the UK should round up all the illegal Iranian spies in Iraq and put them on trial if they can catch them before they cash in there rewards point and blow themselves uphttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108182Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:40:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108182Bill O,Struthers,OhioThis whole situation is a cat and mouse game for Iran.The Iranian people do not want war,but there government just like the entire middle-east governments are so antiquated,and pushed by religous beliefs that democracy will never flourish.And if we don't wake up in America,the present US gov't will also keep pushing our own disfunctional system,and their own religous beliefs(Bush) on to us and others,and nothing will change in this worldhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108189Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:52:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108189RICKY JACKSONI THINK IRAN IS DEAD WRONG IN WHAT THEY ARE DOING TO THE SOLIDERS. IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME AND THEY WILL GET WHAT'S COMING TO THEM FOR IT HAS BEEN FORTOLD. THE KING OF THE SOUTH. MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON IT PEOPLEhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108199Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:01:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108199dc,buffaloYes Brittons as American goverment doesn't always tell the truth to it's people but comon the Iranians? They as most of that part of the world are habitual liars. I deal with them daily in the US they have a propensity not to tell you anything that resembles the trust if confronted with a question. Let us do away with their govenment and perhaps they will have some truth in their lives. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108206Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:12:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108206Mark T - Any FREE town, USAHey Adele, it seems as if the British government has already PROVED that they did not enter Iranian waters. At least they stick to the facts, rather than changing the location the very next day to fulfill an evil agenda. The Brits went the UN and EU because they want to demonstrate to the world just how dangerous Iran is to them (the world), and they do not want to be seen as wanting to move unilaterlly against this terrorist state. And though we are proud that you can be a mouthpiece for the Iranian government (maybe Sean there could be your assistant), YOU may want to look at the evidence too. Oh, and please remind them that the longer they hold these soldiers and marines, the more likely it will be that their country becomes a parking lot for the US and British in the Middle East.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108207Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:13:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108207RobIm waiting on the responce from the iranian gov to explain why they made the female captive read a bogus statement to the public that wasnt real ,and how they will cover that up .Cant wait til the release if they do release her .. im sure she will tell the world she was reading the statement from them and it wasnt hers.Makes me wonder if they will really release her.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108214Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:21:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108214TOBY RIVERS, SHREVEPORT,LAI THINK THEY ARE JUST BUYING TIME. HOLDING THE BRITS LONG ENOUGH TO COMPLETE MAKING THE WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. WE SHOULD GO GET OUR TROOPS NOW.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108220Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:28:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108220Wayne, Spokane, WAWhy are the Iranians being provocative? They aren't as dumb as most here suggest. Their goal is to boost oil prices. If you study oil price charts over the last few years, each time the price comes down the Iranian govt does some saber rattling (and prices jump). Their govt relies heavily on petro subsidies to maintain internal popularity. Sadly, the Western govt's tend to react predictably and help boost the oil prices. Our best strategy would be to ignore Iran as much as possible and encourage their own people to take down their govt.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108229Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:34:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108229scott, albany, nyUnfortunatly when I look at the big picture objectivly here, I can't help but put more esteem on the iranian prime minister's words. I have no doubt that with all the turmoil going on in that region right now Iran's waters have been violated numerous times. I imagine they were sick of it, and wanted to send a message for it to stop. Unfortunatly given all the lies I'm seeing in our own goverment right now, I trust Iran more than my own goverment. Also I believe that in order to win the war in iraq, we need to let the military leaders have more input, and control over what courses of action they take. Politicians controling the military decisions is scaring me. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108230Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:34:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108230Viva La RevolucioneMost of you people are very ignorant...I can’t say I blame you, you are influenced by media propaganda. Anyway, I don’t care that Iran detained the British soldiers for allegedly entering there waters, as long as they are not being harmed or tortured. The U.S. treats these matters a lot worse than what Iran is doing. All you guys can do is say shoulda coulda woulda but the point remains, these are not hostage negotiations, so British has no reason to play hardball. And please stop bringing up Ahmadinejads' opinion that the holocaust never happened...there is no relation to this matter and it doesn’t bring up any valid points that Iran is in the wrong when dealing with International Law. I’m not going to check any replies to my comment I’m sure they couldn’t be more unintelligent responses than what I have already seen and read. Thank youhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108252Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:08:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108252Gabby,Los AngelesThe Iranians are testing the resolve of Britain, the UN and EU.It is also waiting and watching to see US's reaction. If these countries buckle under the pressure of these Mullahs.,it's all over.They will get the upper hand and will have a field day.Why doesn't Russia, France and Germany voice their opinion? http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108255Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:15:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108255Bax, Jacksonville, FLBill O, I find your negative comment about Bush's religious beliefs 1) out of place 2) ignorant 3) not pertinent. Yes Bush is a religious man but when did he ever come to you and tell you to convert or have your head removed? You sir are a perfect example of why this country has no sense of itself. Your type defames the people of religion while at the same time attacking our strength with an apoligetic slant to the other countries(France, Russia) that will not back good behaviour. You sir are in my opinion an a** who has never served nor will serve in the US military but deign yourself above those that do as lesser people because they dont worship at the shrine of non-religion and your pathetic sense of self entitlement. The government is not here to give you all of your needs. The government is here to guarantee that you have the right to get off of your lazy a** and pursue them yourself. As a veteran of the first gulf war I find it comical that people like yourself even offer what are sophmoric comments in the first place. The only way to deal with an "end-game" regime is to END THE GAME for them.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108257Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:17:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108257sl,dalls txwhat advantage is it to iran to hold the brits? Are they deflecting are attention for the moment, as they move some fissle material to a nuke site? are they stupid enough to start a fight why the us is on there back door?I think there is a motive for there actions.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108258Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:20:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108258Mark, Seattle, WARaise the flag in Iraq, declare statehood and implement our constitution. Remove religion from the gov't and let the separate muslim factions worship as they will outside of government. It's worked pretty well here for the last 231 years.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108267Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:27:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108267Little Man, Broomfield, ColoradoIt's time for the UK to step up, forget who did what no big deal a rubber boat shows nothing, who's big and who's not,they want UK to say I'M SORRY, for what?? What in the world could that small boat do???? Iran wants to play, I think they better go to school and read the rules, not just the US and UK but all the world, we don't need NUKES to a country that don't like the way you look at them or say something they don't like. I also where was the ship that the saliors where lauch from, I do believe that if it was US people our Navy would NOT allow this to happen, come on UK step up YOU handly this the US can't be a big brother. Bush you make a mistake going Iraq, need to be out, sorry to say, we'll be in Iran soon, Our for fathers wrote something for us, I think a look at reading it again, would help us!!!!!!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108273Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:36:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108273Jay Pinckard, Rogue River OR.The Brits ought to sail a battleship task force to the area and see what the contemptable Iranian thug-pirates would do about that. The Western Allies ought not go any where near the area without overwhelming fire power. I am quite sure they would not be bothered by the Iranian pirates in that case. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108279Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:40:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108279OutFoxed, Springfield, MissouriThis is what will happen. April 7 thru April 15 Escalation. Bush is spoiling for War. Wake up America. Who controls the propaganda disinfomation machine? Who profits?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108281Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:41:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108281Dave MOHey, Adele......take a hike. Do us a favor and move to the nutcase country of your choice.....if this one is so bad.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108285Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:45:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108285Rich, Northern MichiganI think that Great Briton should have waited voicing a tough stance until they had the Female released. They could have learned more from her on how the others are being treated and possibly their location. Iran has a history of capturing and detaining people for some kind of ransom. So why react so indignantly?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108287Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:51:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108287Matthew B. Holbrook, Yorba Linda, CAI don't understand the "crisis" here. Clearly the Brits (and the Iranians at first) have shown the sailors were in Iraqi waters. The Iranians should be given 48 hours to return the sailors and then the US and Britain should start sinking the Iranian navy. "Crisis" solved. This is what Reagan would do.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108290Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:53:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108290paul from britainits nice to see support for us brits. i agree our government should give them a deadline then declare war. what they dont seem to understand is that we brits never turn our backs on our forces, publicly and in the media. the wind will change,Iran so brace yourself. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108298Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:01:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108298JesseWe have the Stennis battle group AND the Eisenhour battle group standing ready off the coast of Iran. The charles de Gaull is more than capable of provideing air support to the Afgan mission. It is time to treat Iran to some new world order. Two words, "cruise missiles".http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108299Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:02:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108299Bob, Seattle, WAThe Iranians are just trying to hold the wold hostage and use the 15 Brits as a card in there negotiations to produce nuclear weapons. WHAT WOULD RONALD REAGAN DO He would launch a conventional strike at all known facilities that have the ability to process weapons grade uranium. I really doubt that the Brits had crossed over the Iranian side of the border since the Iranians had to change what they had given as a primary location. And even if the Brits did cross over are they really spies? Oh yes, they were spying to see what type of fish were swimming in the water. They were still 10 miles off the coast at sea level, I am sure they saw very much through the haze that lofts above the water. An SR-71 at 20 miles high can acomplish more spying in one minute than the Brits can at sea level in ten years. They were not spying and they did not cross the border. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108301Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:04:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108301John Doe, Seattle, Wash.I guess all it takes to resolve this is for Brits to free about 50 Iranian nationals they picked up for no reason, holding them in southern Iraq with no charges for months, 5 Iranian diplomats who were kidnapped in Iraqi Kurdistan by the US in January, the former Iranian deputy defence minister kidnapped by Americans in Turkey, and two other former Iranian officials that have disappeared while traveling in the west. Short of that I guess the 15 British will be just the start, the Iranian revolutionary guard commanders had already warned this will happen and I am affraid this might be just the start. I guess thanks to JWB when law of jungle is decreed, animals start running wild. God help us all. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108308Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:10:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108308KJ, CTI am so sick of hearing people in our own country (USA) complaining about our President and the way we deal with these homicidal muslim extremists. Let's deal with these scum bags once and for all. The goal should be clear, concise, and together with our allies, be just as uncivilized as they are and deal with these countries with vengence once and for all. I only feel sorry for the people in these countries that truly want peace. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108310Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:12:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108310Allen, BC Canadawell, i feel bad for those 15 kids, but this sit is controlled by Americans, so i think if i realy want to say it like it is it wont pass what is called approvel , I have one thing to say the whol world is a MESS because of this BUSH , if America stop getting it's nose in other people's business non of all that would happen.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108311Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:12:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108311john floridaI'm starting to feel sorry for Adele (not)well Adele i just don't know how to thank you. You took a liberal blog run by a left of center station and somehow took the vast majority of these people and turned them back into flag waving AMERICANS . But i am sure that this will have no affect on youre thinking. The fact that a liberal blog just turned on you like a pack of dogs. Just goes to prove that when push comes to shove we are AMERICANS FIRST. But we love to have our own opinions in politics.I just am so happy to see that it took one simple koolaid induced statement and it brought most if not all of us back to center no left no right. You managed to do what the politicians fear the most a UNITED PUBLIC. I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH YOUR STUPID COMMENT WAS GENIUS.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108312Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:12:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108312Nick, Chicago, ILI don't imagine anyone wants yet another war, but since it was mentioned earlier, British troops practice a doctrine of cooperating with captors without giving out sensitive military information. Name rank and serial # is what they give an 'enemy', yet Iran does not yet hold that status. I think under the circumstances, the troops are being wise in giving their captors no reason to portay them as belligerents.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108330Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:39:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108330Leah, OklahomaWe should not fight with Iran, because we would never win. The problems with wars these days, the reason they go on forever and we lose, is that while the rest of the world does not care how they fight, we only fight fair. We do not use suicide bombers, we do not hijack planes, we do not use dirty tactics, and you will never win against someone who does as long as you only fight fairly.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108333Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:40:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108333Preston Dumas, Houston, TexasAdele and Sean, I can't remember what your signature lines said - are y'all both from the same city in Iran or do you come from different parts of the country? Also, using western names doesn't fool anyone - why don't you go ahead and use your Arabic names? P.S. you might not want to go back home to Iran until this situation is resolved - unless you have some 10,000 SPF suntan lotion!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108339Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:44:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108339TREV L, Derbys. UKWell this subject has got a few people talking and it is interesting to see what is being said. I am glad to see that a reasonable number of people out there can see through the truth. Even better it is refreshing to see there are some out there who actually realise the situation we are all involved in and believe it is time to get a job done. Unfortunately there is of course the lily livered left wingers who will accept any crap done to them and just bow down to say 'sorry...didn't mean to offend you'. The truth is we are at war! Iran has been sponsoring terror for years and spreading radical Islam far and wide. Being British I am disgusted by the way this country has lost pride in itself and the forces that are prepared to put their lives on the line to make the world a better place along with our friends on the other side of the pond in the US. You only have to see how Europe is going down the pan as more and more immigrants come waltzing in living off our backs, demanding rights that we have fought for for years and then go out to kill, maime and destroy the people who they have come to live with. Hang on; isn't that what Iran is sponsoring? A lot of that with money from Saudi Arabia who are turning their backs on the West while forming closer links with China and Russia. The same China that has just opened a huge port in (Islamic) Pakistan that will effectively put China and Pakistan in an extremely strategic gateway to the Arabian peninsula and a direct threat to a gateway that was until now safely watched over by the Americans and British. Wake up people; if Iran is determined to push against the West let them reap the consequences. At least we should take out any nuclear threat now because rest assured they will use it and it will be used against Israel; Britain and the US of A. We owe it to the world to take out this threat. Now!! Let the Lion roar again and let the Eagle spread it's protective wings. God Bless America and Great Britain. AMENhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108342Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:47:05 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108342CT, Des Moines, IowaI hope this ends peacefully with the safe return of the troops. I also wish the US was as tight with its borders! Too bad Mexico is not next to Iran.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108343Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:47:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108343jd - AmericaHey Braveheart, This American knows Iran, has family there, and a wife born and raised there until the religious fanatics took over. The reason our media is not telling us about iran (to your approval) is because they are too busy trying to correct our own country's mistakes in the search for true freedom and justice for all. Why do you think so many people from so many differents nations still move here? Its because it IS the land of the free. Not perfect..but free, and a hell of a lot better than Iran! Its nice to be able to see things from more than one side. Unfortnately, you don't seem to have an experience from any side of the story your speaking about. Why not just focus on the issue of if it is right or wrong to hold these 15 people against their will for being 500 meters inside their boarder with a rubber boat! Is it right or wrong? And to justify the strong possibility that Iran is supplying arms in Iraq by bringing up America's past deeds including going into Iraq in the first place certainly doesn't seem very smart. It certainly won't save a single human life that will be killed in the next several hours by one of those bombs. Jerk.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108345Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:50:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108345Bax, Jacksonville, FlAllen, BC canada, Where is your government in all of this? No where. Your country exists because of the US benevolence. You have no stake in this game( or any other since you were formed). Again unless you have stake in the game, please do us all a favor and go back to the sidelines as Canada often does.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108346Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:52:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108346Mark, Seattle, WAOOOOOH CANADA!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108347Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:53:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108347Edward, Lake Forest, CAIt's amazing how so many of you bring your own political opinions and jabs into a discussion that has nothing to do with them whatsoever. First, these British soldiers are young adults, in an extremely difficult situation. They should NOT be judged whether or not you believe the statements the Iranians have released are true or false. Second, regardless of whether or not the British were in Iranian waters, the taking of these prisoners was a political power play and should be dealt with swiftly and harshly by the British government. Without meaning to sound inhumane, the powers that be in Iran and most of the Middle East only respect one thing, force. Anything else is regarded as weak and serves to strengthen their beliefs and garner more support from their naive populous. The United States use of the Atomic bombs to end the war with Japan was the most effective deterrent to anti-western beliefs that has ever been displayed in the history of man. I am sure that if ancient mosques and holy sites were destroyed one by one until the prisoners were released, these British soldiers would be chatting it up with Tony Blair within a weeks time. I respect the opinions of those like Adele and others who wish to question Western practices and such. Its because of the Atomic bomb and other forces we have used in history that people like them can still voice these beliefs at will. So in my view, Adele is a direct connection to how we SHOULD deal with the Irans of the world-force. Thank you Adele and all others. By the way, I am a proud liberal in many ways, not all liberals deserve to be tagged negative. Please use your generalizations wisely people, or your comments only end up in the file-ignorance. Peace.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108348Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:53:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108348Gabe Landau, Seattle WAIt reminds me of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Or could it be that the news about "Prince what's hisname name" galavanting (drunken spree) was just too much for the british public and this "incident" had to be created. Ot could it be the PM Tony would like to be the "Iron Lady II" as he is sent by his nation to "stud". One thind is certan, neither the brits nor the yanks will EVER forget the loss of Iranian Oil and would continue to harass a nation that just wants peace. This "Iranian Problem" has always been the OIL. Or the loss of it. And the world knows it.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108351Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:55:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108351jd, AmericaHey John Doe, Seattle, What were those 50 Iranian "nationals" doing and where were they picked up? Inside Iran or inside Iraq. I'de say its a lot more likely that those 50 were probably connected to smuggling something into Iraq from Iran that would take your fellow Americans serving in Iraq's breath away. What do you think the 15 Britons were doing? If you know we'de like to hear from you. If not spare us the propoganda.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108352Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:56:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108352Bobbins AZI think Iran made a mistake by thinking that the sailors were in Iranian water and then they realized it and were not able to man up to the mistake they made, so hence is the mess they have now. It would of been so easy just to say hey sorry, my bad.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108353Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:57:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108353SB, Montgomery, ALIt is time for the world to see and recognize what Iran is and what it is doing to the region. It is a malignant cancer, plain and simple. It needs to be destroyed and eradicated before it continues to spread and destroy with its own nature and desire.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108354Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:58:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108354AmericanandproudThis is just like the hostage situation during the Jimmy Carter administration. Carter made us look like such wimps, with that failed rescue mission and besides that not doing anything. Then Reagen was elected and the Iranians got scared and gave the hostages back. Britan needs to show some muscle and fight back for their soldiers. You can never negotiate with terroristic pathological liars.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108362Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:04:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108362Dewey Leon Everts JrIt's called "five year old boys playing macho". Mine's bigger than yours. No, mine's bigger than yours. Get real, Leaders of Iran, the people of Iran realize how stupid you really are but don't know how to get rid you. We have the same problem in the U.S. GROW UP. Here's an example for you. When U.S. women got the right to vote, who did they vote for: WARREN GAMIEL HARDING, a real incompetent and do you know why? Because he LOOKED like a President should look. Iran has a leader who doesn't look or act like a President. I didn't realize til now how much Iran and the United States have in common in electing our leaders. Maybe it is religion tht is our only difference. That must really p--s GOD off.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108368Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:12:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108368Gabe SEAttle WASM Montgomery I feel the same but with a slight twist like this: It is high time for the world see that this problem really have not the created by the arab world but their neighbor who is the real instigator, supported by their "compatriots" in the USA.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108369Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:12:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108369Joe San Gwann MaltaTo my mind this 'crisis' is of Iran's leaders own making. Operations of this nature had been going on in these waters for months if not years and there have never been protests from the Iranian side. Secondly, the Iranians themselves confirmed that the operation took place in Iraqi territorial waters and then changed the coordinates when they found out that their 'mistake'. The conclusion is therefore that the anti-smuggling operation definitely took place in Iraqi waters. And even if one were to believe the second Iranian leaders' version that the boats strayed into Iranian waters the proper procedures should have been to alert the British boats and escort them out. The thing is that the present Iranian leaders are a bunch of fanatics, paranoids, and megalomaniacs and therefore they don't play by the rules of democratic nations. So how can one talk to these characters? How can one reason with somebody who denies the Jewish holocaust in WW2? How can one talk to somebody who wants to wipe Israel from the map of the world? How is it possible to argue one's point with people who execute a teenager for being the victim of rape; who still stone a woman to death for committing adultery while the male goes scot-free? Who in his right senses would believe statements made by such characters? The hostage game is a favourite with these characters; they are a bunch of bullies and will stop at nothing - even making fools of themselves - as long as they achieve what comes to their sick minds. They will tell lies without batting an eyelid, they will utter absurdities, shift their position from day to day; nothing is beyond them. They have no dignity or respect for human rights, not even for their own people, let alone for the Western infidels. They are fundamentalist muslims - the worst of the lot. one can't deal with such obnoxious characters. That's why Tony Blair decided to seek the help of EU and the UN Security Council. The alternative is to resort to using force and teach these unsavoury characters a lesson.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108370Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:16:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108370Norm of DenverWHAT ARE THE BRITS WAITING FOR? REMEMBER HOW QUICK THEY RESPONDED TO THE FALKLANDS? They should call Irans Ambassador to the docks of jolly old ENGLAND to watch them start loading the QueenMary II for the mission and see what the response would be! The DESERT HEATHEN only understand one thing,"RAW POWER"! Come on TONY BLAIR show some CAHONES, be a leader and protector of your troops! Norm of Denverhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108375Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:22:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108375Norm of DenverWHAT ARE THE BRITS WAITING FOR? REMEMBER HOW QUICK THEY RESPONDED TO THE FALKLANDS? They should call Irans Ambassador to the docks of jolly old ENGLAND to watch them start loading the QueenMary II for the mission and see what the response would be! The DESERT HEATHEN only understand one thing,"RAW POWER"! Come on TONY BLAIR show some CAHONES, be a leader and protector of your troops! Norm of Denverhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108381Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:25:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108381Dewey Leon Everts JrAnd it is a proven fact that peoples ears do not work when their mouth is open. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108383Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:28:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108383Trace, Cincinnati OHEveryone reading these comments who does pray, needs to take a moment and say one for those 15 Brits and their families who are being subjected to the videos made by the iranians. I cannot imagine having a son held captive by those terrorists, much less having to see him on television as a captive of people known to behead their prisoners. Now they are threatening a trial!..God help them! Obviously, poor Adele did not receive enough attention as a child...are you feeling better now Adele? Let me explain to you why they cannot have a nuke Adele; They have no respect for anyone who believes differently than they do. Period. They are not human, they are terrorists and will stop at nothing to be in power. Do you want to be made to wear a scarf over your head regardless of your beliefs?...I didn't think so. This kidnapping by the Iranians is another way of diverting attention away from their uranium enrichment program. The longer they hold the Brits captive, the more time they have to build their bombs. These people are not stupid, they know exactly how to manipulate the media with a distraction. This is the same reason they continue to fuel the fire in Iraq by providing weapons, etc. They do not care about our opinions or anyone elses, as they have no respect for anyone...not even their own people. God Bless America and our soldiers who put themselves in harms way for you and I!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108407Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:51:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108407john floridaTo:GABE LANDAU i was sitting here wondering how long it would be before one of you would bring up THE GULF OF TONKIN i can see how you would connect these dots.You must rely on Rosie for you news.here is the real truth about the sailers, the british need oil so what they are going to do is give Iran sailors in exchange for oil this way no one will know that they are buying Iranian oil. Iran needs sailors and the brits need oil make sense to you.Gulf of Tonkin yeah and the towers were taken down by us. Please put the pipe down get help you realy need it.We have not bought Iranian oil in 30 years, you remember it was under one of youre hero's leadership (jimmy Spineless Carter) that was the begining of the Iran mess.He wanted to talk too, for 444 days he talked, he would have talked longer but his term ran out. So a real negotiator took office and guess what it was over on day 445 A.M. GET IT. Oh and i agree the world knows. It's you that doesnt know, you sit their and pretend to know. And you go on to make these brilliant statements like" the world knows" Do you self a favor read more, and less pipe. IDIOT, THE WORLD KNOWS, GIVE ME A BREAK.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108410Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:58:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108410Brian For all of you people who are getting brain washed everyday by the media my suggestion is that to think first before the judgment. What would Americans do if some other country would trust passing into their water and what would happened if they were Iranian marines. Iran is the power of the middle east they control the Persian Gulf, British and US should realize Iran is the power in that region and trust passing into their water means disrespecting the country’s rights. British and US got so many nuclear stations for energy and now they learn a way going knocking on UN to not let Iran have their technology because of oil prices, if Iran has the technology and become very rich in economy west can’t get the oil for the prices which they aim for. So this is the game which they play, nuclear and stupid other stuff they just don’t want Iran to become a country which is not only depended on its oil. Right now US holding 5 diplomats of Iran hostage in an unknown place no one even know if they are ok or the British soldiers in Iraq open fire to the embassy of Iran. Why you people always following the media? first think, search and then judge.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108417Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:09:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108417Bruce, Long Beach, CAI agree with Mark from Canada. Why did the sailors not have protection? Where was their backup? How could they just be captured without putting up a struggle. Remember John Paul Jones?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108422Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:15:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108422americanandproudBush and madjidjoejob aren't the same like someone said. Okay, invading Iraq may have been a bad idea, but Bush allows free speech, doesn't have any dress code laws, doesn't provoke countries that haven't done anything, doesn't invade people in Canadian waters, doesn't threaten to remove any country off the map, and doesn't say the Holucost never happened. And Bush isn't a totalitarian dictator. If he was, no one would be able to say things about him and internet blogs and stuff don't exist. But people do complain about him and people can say anything they want on the internet or anywhere else. So don't call Bush something he isn't just because you don't like him.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108424Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:25:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108424Dave in BostonHey Adele - you must be Iranian - evryone's maps shows where these people were and it wasnt Iran's territory. Otherwise it's just that idiot Iranian president looking for something to take everyone's mind off the fact that he's backed into a corner on the nuclear issue. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108430Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:34:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108430Dylan, Owen, WIOne note of perspective: the Middle East has a radically different framework/worldview than Western society. Until you begin to understand how a Middle-Easterner thinks, you can have a conversation and never communicate a thing. Unless you want to say that Middle Eastern ethnicities are inherently dumb (which I don't think is a remotely tenable position), you have to start from the perspective that say, "okay, they're a smart as we are but they're behaving in ways that are totally unheard of in our culture. Why? What does their culture value? How has their culture formed/influence/brainwashed individuals and the masses? To what end?" I'm not defending the Iranian rhetoric or actions but rather pointing out the need to get inside their heads to begin to clearly see the situation. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108434Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:38:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108434Thomas, NYC, NYI Say lets support our close friends (UK) and start putting pressure on the Iranians. If need be we bomb them and not like the so called shock and awe we did in Iraq but SOME real Shock And Awe!! Whose with me???http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108466Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:10:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108466Reality CheckThe British had no business being in Iranian waters and Iran has every legal right to keep and question the prisoners... in just the same way that the U.S. is holding Iranian prisoners. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108467Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:13:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108467Reality CheckIran should keep the prisoners until Israel (the U.S. lap-dog) releases the 5000 or so Palestinian prisoners who are being kept for no real reason. The wierd American-Israel alliance is the REAL problem in the Middle East!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108474Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:37:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108474william jacksonville,fl this has been going on since the sha was forced out of power in 1977 or 78,and Americans were taken hostage by the cleric ayatolla Homeni. I sat on a runway during this crisis Pres Carter wouldn't do anything.THIS CRAP is 30 years old.Much terrorism can, and is tracked directly to the Iranians.We have 2 Carrier battle groups in the straits of Hormus.Lets clear the shipping lanes ,and lets engage the REAL ENEMY IRANhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108487Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:06:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108487Nate Watson,Dartmouth,MaAlthough I do wish the British servicemen the best of luck and safety, I get so agitated when the Brtis try to act like their non-aggressors. I mean come on people, alot of the problems in the Middle East stem from the British Empire in that region and they are doing exactly what were doing; they are allied with us in the Iraqi war, warring. So for the British to basically act like they are in the background of everything happening and also acting like we dragged them in this war is absurd. All you have to do is look back at history and see why Middle Easterners hate the West, mostly because of the British Empire, which cheifly exploited the WORLD!!! I have just read an article which quotes and Iranian student saying,"The British have done far worse for Iran than the Americans have ever done." We as the U.S. are unfortunately fighting the legacy left behind by the British. Now they know once again how it feels for the Arab/Middle Eastern world to hate them crazily.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108497Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:22:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108497Christian Schiffer, Sandefjord, VestfoldObviously the Iranian are eager to start a war with the west, they seem to believe that a united Islamic world can defeat democracy and freedom so that they can impose Sharia on us all. Should we fail to react and retaliate harshly we will see that day coming when our women must wear a Burka and where freedom and democracy will be a footnote in Islamic schoolbooks our children will be forced to read. War must be avoided as long as possible, but not at all cost, when our lives are threatened and the lives of our children we need to unleash the full might of our military against those who seek to kill us and our children. Iran is a big and powerful country, their conventional forces strong, it is them who have started this war but it must be us who finishes it. They want nuclear weapons? Well I say let them have some, a few tactical nukes on their nuclear plants and terrorist camps for starters and if that is not enough to chill them out we might as well wipe them out of existence before they wipe us out of existence or worse, let us live under Sharia. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108498Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:25:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108498Kathryn, Pittsburgh, PAThere's more going on here than meets the eye. Iran is definitely up to something, and I think that the lunatic running that country is arrogant enough to execute Britain's sailors if this doesn't go the way he wants it to. He's already shot himself in the foot, and it's going to get a lot worse as he attempts to save face. He can't afford to be isolated. He has one oil refinery and that is it. For all his posturing, he is vulnerable, unless he's already got a working nuke that we don't know about. Tony Blair is showing his weakness; he is on the way out anyway. Just like what happened in 1981, Iran just might wait to see who comes to power next and see what they will do about it. Reagan, after Carter's ineffectiveness, would have blown Iran off the planet and turned the Middle East into a wasteland for about the next 10,000 years--and he'd have slept well that night. And the Iranians knew it--and that is why our hostages were released when they were; the timing was no coincidence. What I want to know is why the ship carrying those sailors stood by and did nothing--and ALLOWED their crew to be captured? It doesn't even matter whose territory they were in (and I'm 100% sure it wasn't Iran's). Surely a warning shot at the Iranians would have been warranted, at the very least? Germany has said it supports Britain, but how far can we trust anything the EU or the UN does? They are ineffectual, and unfortunately the only thing the Middle East understands if force. So be it. Go get your soldiers, Britain. We're here if you need us.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108507Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:36:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108507Brian vict bc CanadaKnock, knock, knockin on Allahs door, very scary what could happen here. If they were over the line, the Iranians should have turned them around and sent them on their way.It would have made the Iranians look good in the eyes of the world. It was about deflecting the current nuclear escapade they are part of now. I don't want to see any more casualties than are absolutely necessary, but the Mullahs' have lofty plans such as the eventual ownership and control of Iraq. As we all know there are many thousand of Iranians in Iraq as I type this. Unfortunately it would seem war is imminent.It may be unavoidable and unfortunately, a lot of innocent people are going to die. I would also agree that the British people are more than deserving of all of our unwavering support, such as they have all done for all of us.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108516Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:57:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108516Dennis, Hedgesville, WVIt is obvious that there will be only one solution for the Iranians!!! They take the offer of a peaceful solution as a sign of weakness!!! This appears to be tha attitude of many small countries with idiots for leadeers!! It is time to teach these people that we do not have to land troops or invade to destroy thier existence. It is not much of a life to live in the bottom of a bomb crater but it can be arraged!!! Stop messing with these people and keep the politicians out of it!! I agree, BOMBS AWAY!!!!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108517Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:00:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108517aaron, Raleigh NC"They new that a hardline President was in office and did not want to deal with a real man." I will never forgive Reagan for making deals behind the back of a sitting US President, even though he was elected he made the deals arms for hostages. Which is exactly why Iran thinks it can do what it wants. Reagan was a scumbag for dealing with them and even worse before he was sworn into office.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108520Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:06:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108520Matthew H, Columbus, OHI simply must say, that any fool who broadcasts his or her ignorance by uttering such prejudiced and uninformed opinions as some on here have, referring to the British soldiers as soft, supposing that war is in any way a productive soltion to this problem, or, for some unfathomable reason, taking a bash at homosexuals vis-a-vis the Elton John reference, any fool who makes mention of such foolish things, could pay us the credit of at least doing so with fewer grammatic and spelling errors in the future. It might make their positions seem a trifle less laughable, espescially to a 22 year old American student like myself.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108530Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:18:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108530Dennis, Hedgesville, WVAdele is exactly the reason morons should be seen but not allowed to show how much a moron they really are!!! But then we could not be entertained by them!!!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108532Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:21:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108532RepublicanIranian Liars. LIARS! First the Brits are at point A, and then they are at point B - so at first Iran realized their story didn't add up, so they had to change it. This world is going to crap fast, with Iran, Russia, and N. Korea at the Front. Where's a Gen. Patton when you need one? This is what we have special ops for. I'd give 'em 24 hours or else. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108533Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:25:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108533sammyTo adle Where you from Iran, if you hate this country then LEAVE but i bet the brits are nit scared you idiot. they are just trying to keep peace unlike the iran president that keeps looking for ways to start a fight. If you dont like the U.S. then leave i bet they would love to have your little but in Iran .http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108552Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:07:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108552Matthew C. Case, Chatham Ontario CanadaWith respect to any of the people involved, we still only see the temporary and disputed facts. The fact of the matter is that PERHAPS a crime has occurred. Should it be such, the Iranian gov't is correct in calling for an International Trial in conjunction with the Geneva Convention. However, until said facts are agreed upon or non-disputed, we cannot begin any form of diplomatic negotiations when no facts in issue are agreed. Prepare for a protracted negotiation.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108559Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:19:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108559Jo Bleaux, citizen of AtlantisAre the Iranians "allowed" into Iraqi waters? If not, then it is true that crew from 1 country "violated" another country's waters. What is the penalty?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108562Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:28:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108562ScottyWhat am I missing? I mean, wasn't there a big old freighter ship being searched for possible smuggling activities when the Brits were seized? It seems to me that ship would have had to be in the "wrong" waters, too, if the Brits actually were outside of Iraqi waterspace. I wonder why nobody has asked the skipper, (or the Navigator), of that freighter whose waters they were in. Or is everybody on both sides afraid afraid the other side is right after all? In the meantime, at least until this thing is settled, the rest of us better rethink our travel plans, because the price of gas might cause us to stay a lot closer to home than otherwise. And BTW. Iran sucks eggs. Scottyhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108563Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:34:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108563James Of Seattle, WashingtonHere's what should happen. The Brits get their inteligence people to find where the prisoners are, send a Special Forces Unit down there to break the hostages out. Get the hell out of Tehran, call in the airforce, and blow Iran to hell.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108575Sun, 01 Apr 2007 01:06:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108575f.g. shalala Campbellton N.B. CanadaIt would appear that the message has buried some of the evidence, ie: the captain of the cargo ship concurs with the Brit. dgps position.accurate to a few feet, Iranian smoke and mirrors.reality is that the average Iranian is out of touch,living in a world of deception,political madmen and religious leaders stuck in the times of Mohammed.unfortunately, there are those in power who would sacrifice the population to a nuclear strike,while they hide in their bunkers,only to crawl out self proclaimed martyers,and ask for More,we should not be naive enough to dismiss this tactic as impossible.Isolate Iran by land ,sea , air and dollars, if need be.no oil ..no bucks and isn,t that what its all about?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108600Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:10:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108600Jay, FloridaI would make a lousy statesman as I am clearly missing something. If it were my call (and it’s not), the appropriate response seems obvious. First, issue a statement to the Iranian government, “GPS data clearly indicates that the sailors were well within Iraqi waters. If for any reason your government believes that they were not in Iraqi waters at the time of the incident, we apologize for any misunderstanding. In order to avoid any unnecessary escalation of hostilities, and as a show of good faith, it is vital that you transfer custody of our people immediately.” When the personnel were not immediately released, and after they had been paraded on world-wide television, a second statement should have been released. “Your televised coverage of our soldiers in captivity is in direct violation of the Geneva convention. We shall consider any further violations of this nature to be a provocation of war. Release our personnel immediately.” When the personnel had not been released within twenty-four hours following the second request and warning, a third and final warning should have been issued. If the personnel were not released within twenty-four hours following the third and final warning, then the British should have responded by leading a surgical coalition air-strike on two-thirds of the Iranian nuclear facilities with a warning that the remaining facilities would be destroyed if the prisoners were not released within twenty-four hours. The Iranian government needs to understand that the cost of this kind brinkmanship far outweighs any potential benefit. It would also save the UN from having to engage in ineffectual sanctions aimed at discouraging further nuclear proliferation. Free the hostages or lose your remaining nuclear facilities.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108617Sun, 01 Apr 2007 03:07:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108617Proud AmericianGoing to the UN is like trying to make a deal with Hitler, Especially when they allow that Manaic President from Iran to come here and speak against our Home land, We need to disband the UN, It serves no purpose with no results. We all have a duty to protect our Nation and also support our British family as well. If Iran wants to start a War over holding these 15 British Sailors, then so be it as it may. Iran stands to lose more then they will gain from all of this. They need to release those Sailors now and get out of this one while they still have a chance. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108629Sun, 01 Apr 2007 03:41:32 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108629Tom, Metro DC USAI have had a great time reading this blog. It is very reassuring that most of the respondents see the situation as I do - the Iranians kidnapped the British sailors and marines in Iraqi waters with political mischief in mind. It would be nice to see this incident deepen the wedge between the more sensable Iranians and their leaders.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108660Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:15:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108660Elijah-Montana Mountain WarriorGood Job Adele, A little shock of truth kind of brings a lot of worms up out of the ground. Their mouths so full of BS that they can't hear a word of truth and really dont want to. 10's of thousands dead in Iraq from the last set of lies from US and Britan.Trillions spent or obligated (consider the cost of careing for the wounded soldiers for the next 50 or 80 years) For WHAT????? Now you guys can't wait a couple of weeks for the truth to come out before you rush to judgment and launch your missles. Remember the Gulf of Tonkin incident, a fabrication that got us into Viet Nam....WMDs.....lol.....None of us know what really happened out there. I trust neither the English or the US gov, or the Iran gov. to tell us the truth. As a matter of fact, that line in the sea is a disputed border which has not been resolved legally.......its the center of a river in the sea which moves ......so give it some time. Find out the facts. Then act. Worms are good for fishing and for fertilizer but not much good at forign policy.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108686Sun, 01 Apr 2007 07:31:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108686Luis Villa JrHey Blair.. be like Maggie Thatcher. Just nuke 'em. Prove it to the Security council that your men were inside the iraqi waters like said then, you have all the reason to go after iran with one ICBM loaded with nuke warheads then you wil get your men back. But before u do that, send your SAS for recon. And don't listen to Bush coz you will sound like his puppet again.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108695Sun, 01 Apr 2007 08:38:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108695David, Fort Worth, TexasThis is the "world wide web" right? I don't see to many comments one way or the other from the Iranian people. Based on the information provided in this article the Iranian people didn't even know what was going on. This thing we call FREEDOM is really very unique. It has only been around for about 200 years out of all human history. I sure would like to see comments from the Iranian people on this site, unfortunately, they don't have access. They are not FREE although I sure would like for them to be FREE someday. Their only hope is the HORRIBLE AMERICANS led by the more HORRIBLE president george bush. I really don't see what the problem is with the HORRIBLE president bush. All he wants is for the people of the mideast to be FREE. My bets on his vision. If his vision wins the people of the mideast are FREE. If george bush is a horrible evil guy worse than stalin and hitler vision wins, then the people live without FREEDOM. Although I wouldn't actually call it living, more like existing.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108701Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:13:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108701bebot pentason, manila,philippinesthe iranians claimed those brits were captured in their water and prepared evidence to back their accusation.but, even their own evidence show the brits to be 3km inside iraqi waters and 3km away from them. this goes to show they are a bunch of morons and doesnt know coordinates or gps. their evidence show they are the trespassers when they seized those brits and it is they who should have been arrested.when they realized they were the violators as shown by their own evidence they shamelessly revised their evidence and made it appear the brits were a few yards inside their water. even in glaring proof that they were wrong they still have the nerve to claim they were right. this goes to show how they regard other people.to them they are not the morons but the whole world. they think this planet is inhabited by lowly fools they can manipulate. in the 70s they attacked the u.s. embassy and hostged americans.now they crossed borders to kidnap and make political pawns out of those brits.then they turn tables and demand england to own up and apologize for the mess the iranians thmselves created intentionally or otherwise. a few months ago they tried to revise history by claimng that holocaust did not happen and boasted to wipe out israel in the hope to manipulate the arabs into makng them the regional leader of the middle east tommorow. with this kind of ambition,backed by irrational, emotionally unstable and mentally deficient leadership iran wants nuclear arms and the middle east!!!!! this idiots have gven the west an excuse to beat them up this early.in open war theres risk hormuz strait will be closed by iran and the world loses 20% of oil supply.but this can be rmedied and might be temporary compared to dealing with hatefilled nuclear armed blackmailing assholes in the future. the west is presented with golden opportunity that must be exploited befor its too late or before those fanatics change their mind and opt for dplomacy. too bad for decent iranians too be ruled by lunatics whose intentions clearly shows by their sheer incompetence, they want to drag the world into trouble any which way you choose.the west is lucky that iran did it again while iran is not that stronghttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108704Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:48:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108704Alan Jones, GermanyWhere would the Iranians find someone who could understand a GPS system, anyway? Primitive troublemakers! Here's one ex-soldier who would love to help improve their development. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108705Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:54:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108705Greg , Seattle WAThis is why we will never completely leave Iraq. We have to have a buffer between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Iran wants to be the big bully. Just remember, SA is under our nuclear umbrella, so if we leave Iraq, and SA is attacked by Iran, we can unload a Trident sub on them and turn them into an ashtray. If China and Russia don't get on the program soon, this will be more of a possibility than anyone thinks.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108710Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:01:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108710O, IdahoIt is interesting to read all of the comments, at least the majority have given thought to this issue. I have a few points to consider ( 1. Regardless of your views England has been our ally, partner, and trusted friend for a long time, they have earned our support. ( 2. the history of Iran lends credabilty to the Brits story and very likely will be proven out when the facts are known. (3. Several people have mentioned Iran has the right to nukes, rights has nothing to do with it. Iran's leaders act like children, frankly I would not let them have anything with a sharp point. ( and lastly to the people that think we are always the bad guys, yes all western nations have errored in the past, not just the US and England and yes it's a very dangerous world we live in but fear of confrontation and appeasment has never served up peace in the end. Iran's path her leaders have chosen will spill a great deal of blood if left to our children to deal with.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108714Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:48:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108714Johnathan JacksonTo all the people who said war, i Salute you. These dirty bastards want a war, lets give em a war. we got a bunch of pansies in our Governments these days. If George Washington or Abe Lincoln or Teddy Roosevelt, or Eisenhower, or JFK was president right now, the iranians would be eating up their asses instead of acting like a misguided demented bully. Send the seals in, crack a few skulls, destroy half the navy, and get the brits out of there. after that, just send a tactical nuclear device and blow half of iran straight to hell. if they still whine, blow the other half and sow salt all over the piece of crap they call iran. We need to make a freaking move instead of waiting like a bunch of wusses. instead of acting like the gentle giant, lets get mean and act like goliath or something. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108725Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:43:32 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108725Naj , Kar, PakIran has shown proves including video footage of capture of the British Soldiers.Every country has the right to protect its borders.If anyone crosses that border INTENTIONALLY than they should be punished and if they crossed it by Mistake than they should be willing to apologize.Iran has acted VERY HUMANELY with the soldiers and not acted with them as the prisoners in GuantanomoBay or AbuGhuraib are treated.Americans or British are very frank and nice people.They shouldnt only see only one side of the picture.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108733Sun, 01 Apr 2007 13:08:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108733Ralph Cummings Bangor METhis will all be over as soon as oil reaches $75.oo a barrel Ralph MEhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108735Sun, 01 Apr 2007 13:13:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108735Brian, Memphis TNI look forward to the day we confront IRAN. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108740Sun, 01 Apr 2007 13:32:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108740Richard D. , Dickson, TNThe more you give in to Iran the more bolder they become. We learned that in 1979, now the British are about to find that out too.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108745Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:04:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108745US CitizenI have sat here and read all these comments, I am a Natural Born American with Emglish and Irish great, great grandparents. It is absolutly correct, the Iranians should have detained the British boat for all about 15 minutes and said hey, your either in Iranina waters or awlful close. and the British rubber invasion boat, such a laugh, would have corrected course. And the Iranians should have went about their busines, smuggling into Iraq! Now what is Brits and its allies doing, lets talk and try to resolve this, come on folks when does talk work with the Iranians, 444 days of talk when the held US citizens hostage, I heard talk that Russia will come in and save the day, no that is not going to happen, Putin is to busy becoming the next USSR Dictator, trash the idea that Russia's people need to be free of tyranny, but watch out if you talk against Putin and his Dictatorship you will die from a radioactive plutonium cocktail. It is clear the President of Iran wants to be the next Hitler. Iranian people just like a lot of Iraqi people are tired of these radicals who wnat to rule their simple way of life and cause misery. If Iran, Syria and Al-Quada was not in Iraq the past 3 years stiring up troubles, Iraqi people would be building a new contry enjoying their new found freedom. Our Service men and women would be home resting from toppling Saddamn, and gee that was so hard to do, they found him hiding in a hole like the rat he was, and Shiek Moutaga al Sadr where is he hiding, oops Iran, while he stirs up the Shiites against Sunnis and our Military. I'm not a Bushie, even though I voted 2 times for him, I'm not a war monger either, I believe that The Iraqi people deserve to live free and to be able to choose whats best for their country, and yes they need Western help to build their country, lord nows Saddamn didnt give them a good coutry to live in, but he built beautiful Palaces, didnt he, Iranian people from what I have read are no different, they are better off then the Iraqi's are, but I really think seeing the Iranians hold elections and they want freedom, well then they should impeach this lunatic they have as a President, if they cant impeach we can lend them a few of our qualified snipers to assist. I am sure that if the Iranians need Nuclear Power to produce electricity this is a green idea, I also feel that if they had the right leaders governing their country they would have Nuculear energy and it would be properly supervised to prevent bombs being built. Iraq needs electric to, and a grid system to provide to its citizens. Its really simple people, its time for the 5 superpower countries, US, UK, China, Russia, Japan to get together and act like mature adults and help these small struggling countries to be able to develope into a responsible society. we would not be having these problems that we are having to day, we will always have thugs in society, and thats what the Military and Police and Governments are for, find the thugs, punish them and remove them from society. I dont like Castro, but he has kepy his country quiet, and peaceful for many, many years, ok hopefully his brother will bring the Cuban people more into the light of freedom then what Fidel did. Chaves is another who is trying to bring life to the poor in his country and rallying other countries that are in the same shape his 3rd world coutries is in, is he making mistakes yes, does Chaves need guidance from the 5 super power countries in making good decisions for his country and the world , Yes. Now Chavez has a mouth, and he needs to stop voicing anti democratic bull and spend more time governing at the will of his people. Bottom line is this, Iranian government needs to be by the people, for the people and the military should be removed from its government and be only an arm of the government to help its people grow. Our President has made many mistakes, good at heart, but mistakes he has made, and in 2008 we will have another President who will make mistakes also, its human to make mistakes. Iran will not let the 15 military people come home soon, cause its made mistakes and now it has no clue as what to do about it. Its simple Blair http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108750Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:25:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108750Alistair, New York, NYAfter reading all of the reports, blogs, commentary, etc., I find it incomprehensible that none of them have addressed the fact that those waters are contested nautical territory. The Iraqis and Iranians never established an actual delineation of ownership during the past thirty years. Therefore, both claim that 3 to 5 miles as there own. The line reported in the news has been arbitrarily drawn and not agreed upon as International Law dictates which only grossly complicates the matter. All in all, both parties should negotiate a release of information and hostages to resolve the dilemma. Then an agreement and contingency plan between the Iraqi and Iranian governments should occur, so situations like these do not repeat themselves.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108751Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:29:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108751Easton, London, UK.I am amaised at some of the comments in favor of Iran. The 15 British service personnel were doing their duties under a UN mandate not the British Government. Even if they had crossed over into Iranian territory to prevent an illegal act being committed, they should be applauded not captured and paraded on TV for political propaganda. Brittain has offered their time and money to make the world a safer place for everyone not just Brittain. Where are the HUMAN RIGHTS campaigners and the banners waving protesters in towns and cities arround the world and the burning of Iranian Flag crying out for the British personnell to be release. Isn't it amasing that when the bad people are on trial or being made to pay for their crimes you hear the loudest cry from their sympathisers, but, when it is the innocent such as the 15 Brittish service personnell, there is no one crying out for them to be released or demonstrating for their safe release or for Irian to be put on trial for violating their human rights. The Iranian Government should realis by now that no country will be rich and stable and welcoming without the help of other successful countries like the US and the UK etc. who has a proven track record of success and stability and freedom for one and all. There are no one queing up to immigrate to Iran while they are all queing up to immigrate to the WEST. I wonder why. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108752Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:33:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108752eyes open wide wheatfield indianaright or wrong on the serviceman being over the line the matter is to small of a issue to parade them on tv and to extend this as long as it is already this rogue goverment of iran needs to be stopped do you think they want nuclear weapons so dust can collect on them they have already said they are going to wipe isreal off the map who is next more infidals it is time to wake up and recognise this is a growing threat to the western worldhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108758Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:38:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108758Charles Gleason, Sylva, NCI have read many comments about the idea of going to war over this. I think most of these comments are written by ones who have never been in combat. The one who wrote "If it means WW3, so be it. We will win", no one "wins" a war. One side just does more damage to the other. The fact that Iran has had to redefine the location of the capture before the world is evidence enough that they are staging this whole incedent. Iran uses GPS just as the rest of the world does. They also have a long history of "misidentifying" borders and "capturing" aggressors even though these aggressors where many miles outside the Iranian borders. Also keep in mind that the current leader of Iran was one of those "students" who attacked the US Embassy and held those US citizens hostage. I'm rather surprised that this time the Iranian police were able to prevent the protesters from entering the British Embassy in Tehran. A true warrior will always be the last to pick up his weapons, for he knows that there will be death and suffering on both sides as a result.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108761Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:45:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108761Brippity BrapI wonder if Persians in Islamist Iran are aware of the GPS claim by the British. The Iranian responded by claiming they had their own GPS coordinates as evidence, but then they didn't give those cooordinates. A little obvious? I wonder if the Iranian people have been given this info. by the Islmaist state media.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108768Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:10:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108768Jeff L. Ewa Beach, HIUnfortunately, because of all the government conspiracy movies and because people are not perfect (our own government included) some (Adele) immediately assume that the Iranians are being wronged by a bullying superpower (US) and its ally (UK)in this hostage crisis. We hear very little about what is really going on inside Iran. I suggest you read the book "Reading Lolita in Tehran" by Azar Nafisi. She lived in Iran during the revolution, the war with Iraq in the 80's, and until recently. I was shocked, but not surprised, by the actions of a government that summarily executed countless people just for being members of oppostion parties. The marriage age was changed immediately after the Shah's fall from 18 years to 9 years (for women). "Decency patrols" drive around looking for women who are not wearing the required chador (translation "tent"). They are either arrested or whipped up to 79 lashes. Being a woman in jail in Iran is not a picnic. They are "married" to the guards and then raped (before being executed). I really feel sorry for the Iranian people. I think a growing majority are totally disaffected by their government (photos of all those executed are put in the papers). When their own government is a terrorist organization that maintains power through terror, it is not surprising to see their reaction to the hostage crisis by backing the party line. I am so grateful to live in a country where we can say what we believe without fear of reprisal. Count your blessings. Before you spout off your anti-US government rhetoric, you need to educate yourself about how things really are in the world. God Bless the USA.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108770Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:14:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108770Hanna, VAIran is provoking to start an International conflict by kidnapping citizens of another county. Their nukes must be ready for action! They wouldn't be pushing if they weren't ready...If the diplomatic talks won't work (and they won't, since it is written in the Iranian agenda to turn everything down), military action is inevitable. Only question is: how long will the civilized nations wait and who will participate in the showdown?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108780Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:43:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108780Mark, Leland, IL.Sad to say the only way to deal with these types of sociopaths is to ignore them. Giving them a legitimate voice, through dialog only serves THEIR purpose. Here we are dealing with a child who provokes and provokes and then cries he hit me! Grow up! Hard as it might be; what would happen if everyone was to act like…I’m sorry did you say something…Iran, didn’t even notice you down there crawling on your belly. What seems to be lost here is what was on that merchant ship?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108781Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:54:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108781Les of VAHey Bax, you're right on target. The "Bill O's" and "Adele's" of the world lack the ability, as most liberals do, to discern the difference between how they view the world (we should all run through fields of daisies while holding the hands of terrorists and rogue leaders) and the way things REALLY are. Fact is, we're trying to deal with a bunch of lying, religious fanaticist, intolerant, losers who blow themselves up because the alternative, diplomacy, requires some mental agility. Iran and Amadinejad are nothing more than the world's big baby, throwing a tantrum on the living room floor, looking to get the attention of the nation-states' adults. Lastly, notice how 99% of these posts are conservative leaning, because even the most clueless of the liberal left (with the exception of Adele and a few others) aren't stupid enough to defend Iran. Give them time though, and they'll rally around Iran just as they have around the misguided cause of leaving Iraq...because whenever anything worthwhile becomes difficult, don't expect a liberal or Democrat to be around.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108788Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:20:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108788Capt.Buck, TACOMA WA.How the Brits allowed this capture to take place without blowing away the so called Iran navy gun boat is a mistry.This country hates all free people,and is so backward in there thinking. I say let them go NOW before we have to take care of the business at hand. This ship was being stopped from delevering weapons and they stopped the inspection,The ship went to port. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108798Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:49:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108798MAH, NYIt is a mess. Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and all muslim world is trying to ggain uclear weapons to convert all of the world to islam. It is their religious obligation. Their only problem is they start a litte too fast before they are really ready (like Bin Laden who was trying to conquer the west and Sept 11 was just the begining). The Iranian has no regard to international law now just iagin what will happen if they have an A bomb. Saddam was our enemy, but he was the one that was scarring the worst enemy we will ever face, Iran and Saudi Arabia. And we support Saudi Arabia, that yesteday their King called our troups in Iraq "occupied forces"!!!!! The current fanatic king (I read some of his speaches to his people, very scarry) thinks he got what he needed from us. If we do not wake up early we will pay a big price. We have to do 3 things. 1) Understand when to get involved and when not. 2) Stop depending on Oil. 3) Watch out those who come here with a special agenda (to convert us or kill us). Iran will not release these 15 kids before we show a major resolve. Hey Iran we can be liberal but not stupid.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108806Sun, 01 Apr 2007 17:08:26 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108806D. Allan Roland1979 all over again...............did anyone think the capture of the British soldiers DID NOT coincede with the vote on the Iranian sanctions? Well calcualted by the Rev. Army........deal for the soldiers thru concessions. Things will never change....did not trust them then, don't now.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108807Sun, 01 Apr 2007 17:26:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108807Scott Wells, Irving, TxWow, Allen, it doesn't surprise me that you have an Iranian flag handy. What you're describing doing to Adelle is right along with their terrorist behavior. While I don't think that Adelle thought her opinion through thoroughly concerning this specific situation, she has some valid points about the governments of the US and GB being less than truthful. It was one of the greatest Americans who ever lived, Benjamin Franklin (without whom there would be no US) who said, "It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority".http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108813Sun, 01 Apr 2007 17:38:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108813amir,iranmany of comments are baised on double standard.Brits and americans have no right to decide for other people on the earth. your army should not be peresent in the Persian Gulf. What you think abut your self??? Do you think think you are the saviour of the world or its lord?? Iranian are modorate and peaclover persons but if a forigen country,UK USA IRAQ ...., violate to their country they will fight by the enemy and don't let them to enter. We prefer an iranian dictatorship than a forigen democracy,because the the first step in freedom is to be indepent. so in dealing with iranian you should not threat them,it dosen't work at all http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108815Sun, 01 Apr 2007 17:43:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108815Scott Wells, Irving, Tx I have to agree with you, Dewey, on the similarity between the two countries and the way they elect their officials. Unfortunately, seperation of church and state ended here in the 30's, when our government started to print "In God We Trust" on our coins and started to outlaw sexual acts that they didn't agree with (anal and oral sex come to mind). Our forefathers saw what a cesspool a country came become if religion is allowed to mix with politics. Hopefully America will wake up after this recent Presidential term and start electing those that have intelligent minds and can make make sound, logical policy decision, rather than electing those that claim to believe the same mythology that the majority believes in, or that belong to the same political club that a voter belongs to. Perhaps then our freedoms would not be eroding before our eyes. "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108816Sun, 01 Apr 2007 17:47:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108816amir,msh,iranmany of comments are baised on double standard.Brits and americans have no right to decide for other people on the earth. your army should not be peresent in the Persian Gulf. What you think abut your self??? Do you think think you are the saviour of the world or its lord?? Iranian are modorate and peaclover persons but if a forigen country,UK USA IRAQ ...., violate to their country they will fight by the enemy and don't let them to enter. We prefer an iranian dictatorship than a forigen democracy,because the the first step in freedom is to be indepent. so in dealing with iranian you should not threat them,it dosen't work at all http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108828Sun, 01 Apr 2007 18:23:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108828Aaron Cordial, Fayettevillem NCIts funny how america seems to always get dragged in other political disputes. I mean hey if Iran is lookin for some bullying all they are doing is showing the world on why they should not obtain nuclear information and facilites. Its like this if they can randomley pull troops out of iraqi waters and make a show of em and use them as toys for political propaganda God only knows what they will do if they have nukes. Nevermind not if but while they obtain Nukes. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108839Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:26:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108839richard , new york honestly it is clear by the canned statements made by the brit woman regarding thir detention being directly related to us and british presence in region . iran has been found to be in colusion with No korea over weapons deals in the past . does anyone really believe iran is " developing " nukes ? WAKE UP ..they already have them ... in fact they are now just trying to maintain the ones they have had for years . even fissile material has a shelf life , and needs to be re armed . please consider this .. or do i need to remind you that no korea already proved this? remember when we were saying " no korea is in the stone age and are decades from development"? well guess what ..they were still saying that 1 week before the nuke went off 100 miles from chinas border . and russia and china scrambled to sweep that under the rug .. because it is russia and china that have been busy arming their alies for a grand war with the US and europe . it is a glaring reality for all to see . if you dont believe me than you are dead already and your rebuttals mean nothing . be prepared for ww3 it is going to be a great cleansing .. the planet is overpopulated as it is and a culling of the global herd is only nature taking its course . its not politics or religion at work ... smoke and mirrors .... its nature . i am thankful for living in the us ... and i am thankful for bush ... if it were not for our own people being blinded by fear and hate , they would see that he is doing the very best he can do with what he has to work with .IE a populace of haters who bandwagon jump as a religion ...intel that comees from those who wish to discredit him in the long run . i AGREE with anyone who feels that the US and england should end this thing once and for all ... knock irans regime out of power ...there are enought good people in iran to pick up the pieces and do it well . STOP all fossile fuel burning by this time next year as to no longer support arabs and their poison . it could be done .... and it frustrates me that it will not be done because of greed .... just stop using oil period ... the hundreds of trillions that oil company's have made over the years should be enough to make the innovation . just do it and cut off the migddle east all together if they hate us so much see how much they like us when they dont even get a red cent from our people ever again for their toxic oil exports. please wake up ...and soon . http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108875Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:47:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108875Jim P Lake PlacidGeezz People. All the problems Iran has caused without "the bomb". Can you imagine what they'll do when they get one?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108876Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:49:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108876ER, Troy, NYIran apparently prides itself in its ability to BS. So far they have managed to do nothing to prove they really are not trying to develop a nuclear bomb, aid the Iraqi government or seek NORMAL relations with anyone. Kidnapping is their way of telling a lie that you can't prove. The forte of Iranian diplomacy has been to never say anything they can't later assign a different meaning to. This type of languge goes back thousands of years and this idiot they have now as pres. is trying his best to show off his skills. If he were my son I'ld have tanned his butt for being a smarta**. I suspect he will eventually open his trap and get his foot caught in it just because he isn't smart enough to speak without a script. In the mean time I guess we just have to play footsie with his regime. PS; I wonder how much Iran pays to demonstrate these days? http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108877Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:54:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108877Kathryn, Pittsburgh, PAAmir, please don't think that anyone hates the Iranian people. Unfortunately for everyone in the world, governments aren't always the best representatives of their people. I know many Iranians personally and they are among the nicest, most peace-loving people on the planet. That being said, though, what your government is doing is wrong. They may have told you that your sovereignty is being violated, but the British have the GPS readouts to prove that it was not. Why is your government's solution to immediately assume the worst, and hand out the worst punishments? If your president proceeds with a show trial to its inevitable conclusion (death for the sailors), he needs to realize that half the world will be on his doorstep demanding his head, and it is your people who will suffer if the UK, along with the EU and most likely the US, decides to sent a few Tridents in and levels your country to the ground. Under international law (and someone with more knowledge than I can correct me), the British should have been escorted back to Iraqi waters and let go with a warning. If your president truly believes that Iran's sovereignty was being violated, he should take it up with the UN, because it was on the UN's orders that the Brits were there in the first place. You do not kidnap British nationals and parade them on TV, giving false "confession" that even my 11 year old observed were false. (That's another breach of international law, by the way.) http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108879Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:56:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108879ER, Troy, NYamir,msh ,But you are doing the pushing around and poking your noses into others affairs. You shouldn't threaten the countries who gave you the technology to make more than mud huts. To be free first you have to be able to play by the rules of the world not your own rules. Dictating to the rest of the world only shows that you have no ability to share in prosperity but wish to garner special treatment on demand. Poor playmates thats all you are.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108896Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:11:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108896Seventh Angel, Syd., AustraliaToday the captured soldiers were saying in a video that the boat actually WAS illegally in Iranian waters, but the British govt. say that is not acceptable. If they won't listen to their own men who were involved and admit they were out of bounds, then WHO will they listen to? The British are getting very close to being nuked I'd speculate and celebrate when it happens. By the way, there were no guns at the heads of the British soldiers in the video and they looked very, very relaxed about demonstrating where the boat was when captured. I admire the Iranians for standing up for their rights and not backing down under bullies UK & USA. May God rid the world of the evil that is Britain and America. Go Iran.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108949Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:26:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108949AmericanandproudYou know, if there were no shiite militias or sunni insurgents or aMadjoejob, the US would no longer even be in the Middle East. And the Brits DID NOT enter Iran or its water. You're buying into Ahmadenijad's propoganda and lies, amir from Iran. And I don't really understand why Iran wants nucleur power so bad if it isn't for bombs. There's like a million other ways to get energy, like with oil, dams, solar panels, wind farms, and other stuff. Would it kill you just to build a dam or something instead of getting a bunch of uranium against the will of all of the rest of the World?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108980Mon, 02 Apr 2007 02:38:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108980Karl Bratcher, Florence OregonI've heard the story from the begining and I recall the thousands of hours skippering a 57 foot boat on our high seas and at no time did I not know within 15 feet my exact location on the ocean. Seems to me that the only country that has made any sense on this issue is Iran. UK triede to li9e their way out and Bush insist we back the loser in this mess. Blair needes to take better lessons from Bush on how to lie. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#108988Mon, 02 Apr 2007 03:02:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108988JAMES R. CHENEY, PENSACOLA, FLHas any one anywhere seen this for what it is? It is nothing more than the Iranian government orchestrating a " Crisis" in order to run-up crude oil prices to infuse their economy with much needed foreign currancy and as a bonus distract their citizenry from their government's poor managment of said economy. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#109006Mon, 02 Apr 2007 03:56:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109006patriot, usaI think the British response is laughable. Iran has kidnapped 15 service members without provocation and has paraded their faces in front of the world via coerced videos. Tony Blair has done nothing but show the world appeasement. If these sailors and Marines were American I would hope that our President would give Tehran 24 hours to release them and then after that, release them ourselves. Perhaps such an ultimatum would mean war but at least the world would no longer suffer Iranian interference and terrorism in countries like Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, etc. Regimes like Iran will continue to behave the aggressive way that they do until and unless the free the nations of Earth force them to behave. Diplomacy can only work so far.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#109018Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:47:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109018John DoeIran clearly has a plan. Its highly unlikely that a western naval boat would just wonder onto Iranian waters. I use GPS to track my exact location, the Brits no doupt do the same, and its highly unlikely that the brits would have allowed themselves to be captured without being ambushed or shown a strong presense. The Iranians are clearly looking for trouble. One can hope that the Brits be returned safe and soon. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#109121Mon, 02 Apr 2007 13:27:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109121john florida AMIR,MSH,IRAN: I was wondering how long it would be before we got a letter from Iran and i would like to thank you for writing in.First of all we are not in any country that does not want us there. I know that some of the population in these countries wants us gone but the governments don't. If the government no longer want us there we would be more than happy to leave. We have spent enough time and money waiting for these goverment to get it together, not to mention lives.I think you are a little confused about the so called persian gulf, it is just a name it is a body of water that belongs to a lot of people that are not Persian as a matter of fact the persian empire no longer exhists.So try real hard to live in this century and not the past. No one i know is looking to deprive you from being ruled by a dictator, if you wish to be governed with someones foot on your neck go ahead, enjoy.If demogracy came to your country how would it be a "FORIGEN" democracy ? I see it this way if it is in your country it would be YOUR DEMOCRACY not anyone elses, it would be your form fo government. Oh and how do you translate Kidnapping of Brittish soldiers as a threat to you ? Did you think the world should send roses and thank you for the attention.You better take a good hard look at what your government is doing not what they say they are doing.We may not always get all the truth from our leaders but you are being reprisented by WORLD CLASS LIARS AND THEIR HAND PUPPET (PRES.)Incase you don't get it let me say it this way YOU ARE THE THREAT !!!! We are on defense not offense.Be careful what you wish for in life you just might get it. We threaten you? look to your self.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#109131Mon, 02 Apr 2007 13:42:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109131Chris R (ENGLAND)As harsh as it is , I cant understand why we (UK) havent pulled TRIDENT into iraqi waters, thankfully - the US is reported to be deploying its Nuclear subs into the region. I am anti war, but IRAN has clearly made an ACT OF WAR and we should return fire, reminding IRAN of how hard a sledgehammer the UK was (Think were a bit wussy nowadays) !!! I am ashamed of my government at the moment, Maggie thatcher would have dropped a few packages into IRAN by now! Still sorry guys, it'll be the US that loses it's global reputation soon, IRAN have already had a very clear message from your Government that under no circustances will you go to war with them! Not that I beleive that you wont - but its what has been reported that matters....http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#109192Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:06:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109192American Infidel-Kansas-USATo amir,msh,iran, The Iranians are not moderate and peace-loving people. They should have released the British marines and sailors no matter if they were across the so-called border like every other competent country has done and would do. Why do you want to eradicate Israel? There is no reason these British soldiers should not be released. Your government is comprised of terrorists and brain-less idiots. Nobody's threatening you, yet. The fact that you asked the US if we thought we were the saviour of the world just shows how ignorant you are. Nobody entered or violated your country, yet. Your government changed the spot where the British soldiers were when they realized that they were in the wrong. What other proof do you need? To those Americans, Canadians, or Brits who are supporting or siding with the Iranians+Get Out! Go to these countires which you love and support so much cause nobody wants you where-ever you may live. The fact that the iranian government denies that the Holocaust never happened just proves how ignorant and blind you really are. By the way, there's no need to threaten you amir,msh,iran because if anyone's scared it's you and your false government. You support Hezzbolah(or however you spell it) and countless other terrorists groups. The US or Britain has no need to threaten you because it is not necessary. Your government is just trying to flex their weak muscles and is failing. Pull your head out. American Infidel..... http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#109310Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:44:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109310Derek Gooding, Fort Worth TexasThe United States needs to be a little mor vocal and involved with this arising issue. It is very obvious that the British can prove that they were in Iraqi waters, but the question is what are going to be the reprecussions for Iran once the Britsh reveal the real location of the sailors capture. Is it not an act of war to take foreign soldiers out of another countries territory?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#109329Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:59:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109329Derek Gooding, Fort Worth TexasAmir, the United States and the Britsh by all means have the right to decide for other people on the earth. If we still stuck to our old policy of isolationism then all of the world would be englufed in turmoil and war. The Islamic Republic of Iran is evil and anti-Zionists. They treat their own people as though they are the lowest form of life. I think that the present issue involving these British sailors will shed light upon the rest of the world that it is time to get rid of the Islamic Republic. It is nothing more than a modern day Naziism Germany.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#109334Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:03:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109334sl dallas txamir, i guess i have just been getting this wrong.the iranians never threatened anyone?Hitler didnt kill millions of jews?Come on Dude! The iranians have a right to wipe isreal off the map? Talk about double standards.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/30/107030.aspx#109343Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:11:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109343marty League city, TexasOh Yeah, The Brits and the US are so innocent, How about keeping their noses out of the region and mingling on their affairs, like invading, and trying to over-throw the governments of the region. Just look back at the US history in the Region specially with Iran. Remember the US shot down an Iranian airline with inocent civilians and children on board