Interesting point that has been made here by a few people: > The Middle East is a bad neighborhood full of thugs. Iran’s diabolical terror regime steeped in Shia theology and revolutionary garb is more than 40 years old. For centuries the primary motive and animosity have been against the larger Sunni Muslim persuasion. For them, it is a matter of heresy. Why should we care one iota? The United States is not going to solve this deep religious hatred and long-standing rivalry and violence. Let them have it out.