While I agree with most of your points, the idea that allowing Iran to become nuclear is acceptable is disheartening, at best. While I won't make an observation on the Israeli/Palestinian situation, I will say that Iran with a nuclear weapon could very well spell an end for millions of people in Israeli territory. Also, the idea that Ahmadinejad is a nearly irrelevant figure is simply ludicrous. No nation's leader can be waved aside as easily as you do him. For example, a majority of the nation is against the Iraq war. However, due to the administration's efforts, we are still there. In the same way, Ahmadinejad's decisions can and will move the country, no matter what individual citizens think.