Iran, U.S. Hold Bilateral Talks

American Voices

May 30, 2007 | ISSUE 43•22

The United States and Iran held their first formal talks in 27 years in order to discuss the security of Iraq. What do you think?

Sky-high gas prices, meeting with Iran, Jimmy Carter in the news, it feels great to be 9 years old again.

Meg Stainer
Road Construction Worker
If we can neutralize the Iranian influence in the region, our only obstacle to peace will be 99 other influences. Progress!

Nate Williams
Shoe Cobbler
Hopefully this will result in some sort of pan-continental mega-theocracy where the religious zealotry of our respective leaders can dictate every aspect of our lives.

Patton Konopka
Systems Analyst

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