I didn't read the entire letter, but of this portion I did read, this stood out:
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Why is it that any technological and scientific achievement reached in the Middle East regions is translated into and portrayed as a threat to the Zionist regime? Is not scientific R&D one of the basic rights of nations.
You are familiar with history. Aside from the Middle Ages, in what other point in history has scientific and technical progress been a crime? Can the possibility of scientific achievements being utilised for military purposes be reason enough to oppose science and technology altogether? If such a supposition is true, then all scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, engineering, etc. must be opposed.
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I tend to agree with this sentiment. Why shouldn't Iran be able to pursue nuclear development? Solely because they might develop a nuclear weapon as well? Is that the sole reason, or am I missing something?
It seems to me that the countries that currently do have nuclear weapons are now speaking out against those attempting to developing their own. I'm curious if their reasoning is solely to maintain a tactical advantage, or if their reasons for opposition are otherwise justified.