Victor Davis Hanson makes sense ... for a change

Lately I have become disenchanted with Hanson for drinking too much of the kool-aid about Iraq. Here he is on Iran, though, and what we should do about it. It is an interventionist policy, but restrained. Here is a sample of his plan:

And we should announce in advance that we don't want any bases in Iran, that we don't want its oil, and that we won't send American infantry there. That would preempt the tired charges of imperialism and colonialism.

The United States also must stabilize Iraq and Afghanistan. The last thing Iran wants is a democratic and prosperous Middle East surrounding its borders. The televised sight of Afghans, Iraqis, Kurds, Lebanese and Turks voting and speaking freely could galvanize Iranian popular opinion that in time might overwhelm the mullahs.

Compared to what we have been dealing with from the administration this is reasonable and restrained. No infantry into Iran. As for bombing, he doesn't call for that exactly. On the other hand, he doesn't rule it out. He does, however, hint darkly that Israel might - which is something I think most observers agree with.

Anyway, read it for yourself and remember, a nuclear armed Iran is a threat to a lot of people out there other than Americans. Iran's rockets can't hit the US, but they can hit Europe and all points in between.