Dear Senator Kirk,
I'm conflicted about sanctions on Iran. On the one hand it seems counterproductive that we tacitly support Israel's nuclear programs and deny Iran's. On the other hand I do not support nuclear arms for any country. But I think it a bit irresponsible to take a 'Hit 'em again!' attitude towards sanctions on Iran. If there's anything the last few years have taught us it is that banks who cannot lend hurt everybody, including the most vulnerable in society. I would suggest to you that, at the very least, it is irresponsible to call for more sanctions without acknowledging the grave consequences such action has on the people of Iran. We need to consider that aspect of this issue as we decide how best to address the challenge Iran poses and in so doing consider the alternatives such as working with our allies in the region to bring an end to nuclear arms in the ENTIRE region, including Israel.
Thank you for your service,
I'm conflicted about sanctions on Iran. On the one hand it seems counterproductive that we tacitly support Israel's nuclear programs and deny Iran's. On the other hand I do not support nuclear arms for any country. But I think it a bit irresponsible to take a 'Hit 'em again!' attitude towards sanctions on Iran. If there's anything the last few years have taught us it is that banks who cannot lend hurt everybody, including the most vulnerable in society. I would suggest to you that, at the very least, it is irresponsible to call for more sanctions without acknowledging the grave consequences such action has on the people of Iran. We need to consider that aspect of this issue as we decide how best to address the challenge Iran poses and in so doing consider the alternatives such as working with our allies in the region to bring an end to nuclear arms in the ENTIRE region, including Israel.
Thank you for your service,
