Two Approaches

When the British Empire was in full flower, colonial administrators didn't try to force the natives of their colonies to become British. Now when the citizens of those now-independent nations migrate to Britain, their behavior is often offensive to native Brits. Grooming (rape) gangs, cousin marriage, hijabs, etc. don't sit well with the English, Scots, and Welsh.

By contrast, US colonial administrators have largely imposed US laws and customs on our colonies and their natives. Those natives haven't always loved the experience, but when they move to the US they often fit in better here than the UK's ex-colonials do there. 

Full disclosure: the DrsC lived and worked for a year as civilians in a US colony in Asia - Guam. We experienced the occasional awkwardness that resulted when Asian customs encountered US laws. However it worked reasonably well, several thousand from Guam thrive here in "the States."

Martyrs Wanted

The Iran Embassy in the United Kingdom has posted on their Telegram account a call to Persians living in the UK.

A campaign called Jan Fada which translates to "devotion" or "sacrificing one's life." The message appeared to encourage expatriates to stand up for Iran and even become "martyrs" if needed.

In my eyes, that message constitutes grounds for breaking off diplomatic relations with Iran. PM Starmer is too timid to declare the embassy staff persona non grata, and close the UK embassy in Tehran.

Poll: Support for Trump Iran Policy

Red State reports the findings of a recent Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll. The news about our involvement with Iran is good.

Seventy-four percent of voters say the U.S. is currently winning over Iran, while 54% believe the country has the advantage in negotiations.

According to the poll, conducted April 23-26, 2026, among 2,745 registered voters, 52% of respondents support U.S. military airstrikes on Iran, while 54% say those strikes were justified.

The survey found that 78% of voters believe Trump was right to agree to a temporary ceasefire with Iran. At the same time, 57% approve of the administration's decision to impose a blockade on ships heading to Iran, signaling majority support for combining military pressure with strategic restraint.

Apparently most Americans recognize the wisdom of this adage. "If a group or nation says they seek your death, believe them and act accordingly."