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Iran former Prez speaking at Harvard

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Should the former President of Iran speak at Harvard?

The former President of Iran is scheduled to speak at Harvard.  His topic will be Ethics of Tolerance in the Age of Violence.   Jeff Jacoby of the Boston Globe says the speech should not be allowed in his column Bowing to Iran. 

Mitt Romney, the Gov of Mass, has said he will not provide state security and/or traffic assistance (which actually means a motorcade) for him because he is a terrorist and should not be speaking at Harvard or anywhere, especially the day before the five year anniversary of 9-11.

Points to consider:

• Is this an opportunity to demonstrate America’s freedoms to the citizens of Iran?
• Since Iran isn’t going to disappear, is this an opportunity to begin a conversation with a country that is positioning itself to be a regional power in a crucial area of the world?
• Should we put pressure on Iran to provide a forum for our former Presidents to speak in Iran?
• Should Americans attend the speech and/or protest outside with signs (in Farsi) for the Iranian television viewing audience?
• Have we exhausted all means of engagement with Iran?

It is ironic to note that the current President of Iran is ousting liberal, secular university professors.  See Iran Head Wants Liberal Teachers Ousted.