Originally Posted by willravel

Apathy isn't just a danger for governmental organizations, it's a danger to anything one is apathetic towards. If I was apathetic towards my daughter, she would be in danger. If I were apathetic towards my driving skills, myself and other drivers would be in danger. The trick is being able to set priorities of attention based on the effects of apathy on every responsibility you have. It IS your and my responsibility to run the government just the same as it is to drive safely or care for our loved ones. The problem is that while the consequensed of apath on the road or in the home are blatent and come quickly, the effects of apathy in a democracy take time. If one generation is apathetic, their children will see the result. We are not a forward thinking species, and thus we prioritise responsibilities with quicker results.

Originally Posted by willravel

Iran may or may not be responsible enough to have nuclear weapons, but there is no proof that they have them. Did they breek the NPT? Probably. The question a the top of the threads is "Do you think Iran is developing nuclear weapons?" to which I still answer I don't know and don't care.