Spread Like Wild Fire

That is what is at stake here!  With all the other great and important reason that Bahrain and the US have been, and are, friends and allies, there is one that is most critical.  It has to do with Iran.  The country that has been accused of indirectly leading the riots and violent protests in Bahrain.  The country with the leader who thinks it is his divine destiny to destroy Israel from off the face of the earth.  The country that has sworn hatred towards the United States, freedom, and all good things.  The scary part is that this kind of mentality carries destruction that can spread like a wild fire if not reigned in and quenched.

The Bahrain-US relationship is vital for the welfare of the world.  For some, it saves them from slavery.  For others, it saves them from annihilation.  As long as Bahrain remains a peaceful monarchy the US will have a military presence there.  It is host to the US Naval Fifth Fleet, who not only monitors the critical Strait of Hormuz, but is in close enough proximity to monitor the actions of Iran.  If the Fleet were to be taken away from Manama, it would only be a matter of time before Iran invades and conquers Bahrain.  Then it would be a matter of time until Iran declares war on each of the GCC union states, spreading themselves through out the Middle East like a wild fire, destroying everything in its path.

The interesting thing about fires is that they are alluring.  They are beautiful to look at with the colors the heat and flames make.  They provide warmth.  It provides a preparation for food.  It has the ability to do so many good things.  And yet, if touched, it burns and leaves lasting scars.  It literally destroys whatever it touches.  Homes, towns, parts of cities and parks, and so much more have been lost forever because of the destruction.  Most tragically, lives have been lost.

The fire is Iran.  And it wants to come after Bahrain.  Bahrain, by remaining loyal to its people, can extinguish this fire.  But they can not do it alone.  The US stands side by side with Bahrain with their buckets of water to throw at the fire.  And this for the sake of not only Bahrain, but the safety of the entire world.