Re: Reader opines on U.S. – Iran nuke pact

Though the temporary deal with Iran that freezes any development of weapons-grade uranium and plutonium while also allowing more inspections is obviously a good step, there is a diverse coalition out to sabotage it. This includes the relentless Obama-haters who for extreme partisan or even racist reasons oppose everything he does.

It also includes those who want to provoke a US-Iran war, perhaps for ideological or geo-political reasons, or perhaps to profit from it by selling weapons, services, or by the inevitable spike in energy prices that would result.

There are also those who think there is political gain in bluster and aggressive talk. The Jewish-American community should be on guard against this since we are one of their targets. While there is little to lose in seeking a deal with Iran over the next six months, the alternative of another mideast war is one we cannot afford, and all the people in the Middle East would be at risk of considerable devastation if one were to erupt. Diplomacy deserves our support!

Barry Schiller
North Providence

Editor’s Note: Mr. Schiller is a member of the Jewish Alliance Community Relations Council’s Israel Task Force.