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I also find the silence on Iran to be disconcerting. Objectivist philosopher Leonard Peikoff was the first, to my knowledge, to focus on Iran over the other sources of Islamofascism in the wake of 9-11: End States Who Sponsor Terrorism. By Leonard Peikoff, The New York Times, October 2, 2001.

[...] Most of the Mideast is ruled by thugs who would be paralyzed by an American victory over any of their neighbors. Iran, by contrast, is the only major country there ruled by zealots dedicated not to material gain (such as more wealth or territory), but to the triumph by any means, however violent, of the Muslim fundamentalist movement they brought to life. That is why Iran manufactures the most terrorists.

America's war on terrorism did not begin in September 2001. It began in November 1979. That was shortly after Ayatollah Khomeini had seized power in Iran, riding the slogan "Death to America" - and sure enough, the attacks on Americans soon began.

More on Iran: Iraq: The Wrong War. By Leonard Peikoff, January 28, 1997. Only action will destroy Iran's willingness to wage a terrorist war on the United States. Only action will put Iraq, Libya, Syria, Sudan and all other terrorist nations on notice that the time for appeasement is over. State Department accuses seven countries led by Iran of promoting terror. By Barry Schweid, AP, May 21, 2002. The U.S. State Department branded Iran the world's most active sponsor of terror Tuesday as the Islamic fundamentalist state intensified support for Palestinian militants attacking Israel. On the other hand, Libya and Sudan were taking steps "to get out of the terrorism business" and North Korea and Syria took smaller steps in that direction, but continued to host militant groups, the department said in its annual report to Congress. Official: Iran Developing Missile. AP, May 8, 2002. Iran, with an assist from Russia and other countries, is developing a long-range missile that would give it the ability to strike NATO countries in Europe, a senior administration official says. [...] Iran's missile development is proceeding hand-in-hand with efforts to develop nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, U.S. officials say. Itching to Hit Iraq. Editors, Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 5, 2002. But Saddam, for all his malevolence, is not the sole source on which the infection of international terrorism feeds. Indeed, in recent weeks, stronger cases can be made against the ruling mullahs of the theocracy of Iran as shelterers of al-Qaida and sponsors of the murderous "martyrdoms" that have left the streets of Israel and the hovels of the West Bank soaked with innocent blood.

Iran has come a long way.. I don't think they pose a threat to the United States. many have over looked the fact that after 9/11 most of the citizens of Iran felt honestly bad about what happen.. Bin Laden and his followers make up a small portion of the Islamic faith.. we should not paint all Muslims with the same brush.. It would be no less the same as saying all Democrats are pot smoking, draft dodging, womanizing, gay loving people.. (no that is just Clinton) Iran has had many advancements, and just because they have different laws or strong religious belief does not make them any worse of a culture.. I don't see the threat from Iran.. tell me where it is, show me where it is.. proof. Iraq and Korea are current threats... President Bush should have been more open minded and not rush to judgement.. you would think a President who is half Mexican would be more understanding about different cultures.. (yes Mamma Bush is Mexican)

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