I
am continually amazed that you are accorded one and a half pages in the “Manhasset Times,” and other local papers to present as fact that which is, in reality, your opinion.
But, you and the publisher are exercising your First Amendments rights under the U.S. Constitution, a document which I wholly respect and give thanks that we have such rights.
I do take issue with your “facts” regarding the agreement with Iran.
Call it an agreement, an accord, or a deal or whatever you wish.
It is, however, a treaty with another nation and, as such, Obama is in violation of Article II, section 2 of our Constitution which states: “He (the President) shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur……”
Is Iran our friend?
Last week and this week the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader called for death to America. Iran admittedly helps fund Hezbollah and other anti American, Western and Israeli terrorist organizations. I call that being our enemy.
Which puts Obama and his administration in violation of a federal law which prohibits providing material support to enemies of the United States.
This agreement which Obama is so anxious for also lifts restrictions on ballistic missiles and conventional weapons, which were not supposed to be part of this “deal.”
It also ignores Russia’s sale of SAMS to Iran. Might Iran use these weapons against us?
The administration admitted last week that there were side deals in this “pact” not revealed to Congress and also admitted that it does not intend to make these deals public.
Obama has transferred the responsibility of inspections of Iran nuclear facilities to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Once again, this is another violation.
The Constitution does not permit the United States government to delegate national security issues to any outside agency.
How can you know the prospects of what will happen without this accord will be much more dire?
Why do you think it is the best chance of security for Israel? And how did you know the people in the streets after 9-11 were being supportive?
On Sept 11, it looked to me like some were dancing for joy. Opinions from both you and me.
I am not opposed to an treaty with Iran.
However, it must be conducted within the guidelines of our Constitution, not at the whim of a feckless President and an incompetent secretary of state.
Feel free to verify my statements.
I know that is difficult for someone who is a member of the “fact free” left.
Lauren Block
Manhasset
