Republicans Chime in as Turmoil Continues in Iran Over Election Outcome

As the turmoil over the election outcome in Iran continues, Republicans begin to chime in on President Obama's so called lack of words. The Sunday political news shows were full of Republicans who feel that President Obama has not taken a strong enough stand or has not spoken out directly about the unrest occurring in Iran.

"The president of the United States is supposed to lead the free world, not follow it," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Sunday. "He's been timid and passive more than I would like."

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and others noted that Western leaders, including French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, have demanded a recount or more forcefully condemned the government crackdown.

"I'd like to see the president be stronger than he has been, although I appreciate the comments that he made yesterday," McCain said. "I think we ought to have America lead."

To put the whole controversy in a nutshell, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are not fighting two wars on two separate fronts. They can sell "wolf tickets" and comment all they want. Commenting and meddling in other country's affairs is what has caused much of this in the first place.

We need to let Democracy run its course in Iran and leave it be. The United States interfering with comments does not help at all. We commented and interfered in 1979 and we all know the outcome of that. If this country believes in democracy, let the people of Iran liberate themselves. We are still liberating the people of Iraq. Our comments will serve no purpose other than to make matters worst for the demonstrators that are trying to exercise their democracy rights. The Iranian government will only use US comments to fuel the fire and to use more force against the protectors.