The tyrants of Iran have recently released our hostages back to the united states, but for what costs. In return for the return of our hostages we have given them 1.7 billion dollars to those who wish use harm. Furthermore, the United states has reinstated our diplomatic relationship with Iran after shortly having our prisoners returned.

By: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2016/01/21/iran-tyrants-reap-rewards-for-release-our-hostages.html

The tyrants of Iran have recently released our hostages back to the united states, but for what costs. In return for the return of our hostages we have given them 1.7 billion dollars to those who wish use harm. Furthermore, the United states has reinstated our diplomatic relationship with Iran after shortly having our prisoners returned. We have allied with those who accuse us of breaking the nuclear deal, and use this as excuse to build there own program. The saying “peace through strength” goes back to the days of Ronald Reagan, a feared and loved president, who gave them a choice of hostages or death.

This affects our nation as we have shown a weakness to the enemy, a chink in our armor has been exposed. This increase in terrorist activity and acts of war have been caused by our government. When Ronald Reagan was president 52 hostages were released by the fear of retaliation. The quote of “peace through strength” comes from the fact of the one with the power and military are at peace while the weak and war like are silent due to fear of war. Our current president has bowed to other leaders showing acceptance of being towered over, and therefore showing us to be weak.

I believe we should show them that we are still strong and that a threats by them will be extinguished. If we cower down we are welcoming future such exchanges and to more attacks. To fight and show we don’t fear them is the only way.