Some International Input for US-Americans regarding the US-Israel Attack on Iran

It is March 2, just a few days after the US-Israel attack on Iran began. Like many others I have been seeking out all sorts of reports, reactions, and analyses.

Since the attack began, I have been in Southeast and East Asia on some work projects. Quite naturally, I have gotten input from various non-US-American friends and colleagues about the US-Israel attack. One theme of that input has been a sadness and bewilderment at the obvious change in the US from functioning as a deliberative democracy to a strongman-led power that is quick to use military force.

The input has noted that, while the US has of course never been perfect, its governing process of pursuing first peaceful and respectful discussion--domestically and internationally--has been a model for other countries to admire and seek to emulate. Now, however, that example has seemingly disappeared, a great loss to both the US and much of the rest of the world.

I hope anyone (particularly US-Americans) reading this post will seek to respectfully hear and reflect on the heartfelt, and frankly heartbroken, input from some non-US-American friends and colleagues who have deeply admired and loved the US--and only want the best for the US and other countries in the future.