Nuclear Power for All?

Re: "Israel Plans Nuclear Plants for Civilian Use" March 10, 2010

To the Editor:

I find it interesting that France supports Israel's push for nuclear technology. They say it will be used strictly for civilian use, yet France is one of the countries opposed to Iran using nuclear power for medical purposes. Doesn't that seem a little hypocritical? I realize that in the past, Western countries have had a reason to doubt the word of Iran. I know, also, that the West has maintained strong ties with Israel, but it seems to me to be wrong to say one countryin the Middle East has more right to nuclear tschnology than another country. Such comments are what make Middle Eastern countries distrustful of the West. Also, who's to say that Israel will use the technology for civilian use only? Isn't it possible that there is a chance that Palestine could be a target for the newly acquired power? Jordan is right to postpone cooperation unti a settlement can be reached in the conflict. One can never be too sure of another's motives.