OPINION:
Americans are wondering what the heck is wrong with their commander in chief (“U.S. military releases 1st account of sailors’ Iran detention,” Web, Jan. 18). They expected a strong protest and perhaps even one or two Tomahawks to land in Iran as retaliation for Iran’s recent treatment of U.S. Navy personnel who strayed into Iranian waters as a result of either mechanical or navigational problems.
The U.S. sailors were treated as if they were vicious enemies of Iran. They were blindfolded, made to kneel, threatened with AK-47s and generally humiliated and abused. Such actions by Iran call for a strong response by the White House, and this should include a a warning that a strong retaliation will take place if such treatment of American military personnel takes place in the future.
The United States needs to stand up to Iran and put its ’leaders’ in their place. Tomahawk missiles will do for now; next time, B-52s should be the order of the day. Iran needs to learn to respect American citizens, civilian and military alike. If they do not, U.S. retaliation ought to be swift and severe.
LOUIS GINESI DOMINGUEZ
Warrenton, Va.
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