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Page 5 3 Wednesday, November 12, 1986 Daily Nebraskan n ESiBiEsiBSCiiaEaEiiBiiaiaasicicidc U cilaplomacy turnecil on its Jaeacii j )s vour car coverecj Wjth these?2 KRAUTHAMMER from Page 4 Which is exactly why the mullahs are swallowing their hatred for the Great Satan and offering to deal. (The mullahs, also desperate for money, are demanding $500 million in frozen assets and U.S. help in raising oil prizes.) After six years, they are just short of toppling Iraq. Any marginal boost to their war effort could be decisive. For the United States, preventing Islamic fanaticism from sweeping through the Persian Gulf is a crucial national interest. And yet, as a ransom, for hostages and protection money against future terrorism, we are con sidering altering our policy, tilting toward Iran, and thus jeopardizing that interest. (And more than just consider- American hostages from Lebanon has Why has our diplomacy been turned followed a secret series of shipments of on its head? To a certain extent, all military cargo to Iran.) Such a capit u- societies are concerned about rescuing lation would constitute an appalling individuals. (The urge is particularly act of dereliction. compelling, and most justified, when Easy for me to say. What if I had a the individuals are POWs and others loved one being held hostage in Beirut? captured in service to country.) All the Wouldn 1 1 be screaming for the govern- inore 80 " America, wnere maiviuuai ment to do anything necessary to get the hostages back? Of course, I would. Which is why hostage families should not make foreign policy. Victims' fami lies don't decide the punishment of rfowcstic-criminals. Courts 'do that; Courts were invented so that the gen eral interest (it is "The People" not "The Victim's Family" v. John Doe) would replace private vengence. Diplo macy was invented to secure the gen- ing. The Washington Post reported erai saiety or the nation, not the saiety Thursday that the release of three of individuals. ism is a uniquely powerful creed. But these are still insufficient explana tions for the rescue fixation of Ameri can foreign policy of the last 15 years. The power of television is, of course, one factor. On video, abstractions like national interest or collective security have no meaning. They cannot be represented in pictures. A grieving family can. 1986, Washington Post Writers Group Krauthammer is a senior editor of The New Republic magazine. 1 'V O T:- ' 7 ! i BONIV ONI MOT FOH USC COUPON 'CM WITH ANY H CUSTOMER. OTMEM COUPON. I 1." Off for Wash" wr!() Hits coupon. Regular Car or Van Wash Price Try Our Soft Cloth for a Shiny Ntw Car Look. O Mmt-Claan and Compltti Car Claan Ug Availabla. O c s OMEN GOOD THRU 1130M RANDOLPH CAR WASHl 21ST & N ST. Open M Monday-Friday; t-S Saturday; M Sunday us rra bei nsa e&h wsk awi csa i est n m Hat ra , ' ' r , ACCESSORIZE 1 ,, L.,J . . - r I . . . " I 1 1 L".'- THIS YEAR I ' l-z PEARL & " THIS YEAR'S BEST BUY WTII I ).' W- niAlinkin " . 4 A gorgeous oval sapphire surrounded by Maichingsapphireaiiddiamondpendantaiid I 1 ' UlAMUilU i - " diamonds creates Ihis incredible ring at an earrings. Reg. MOO I C"' I PENDANT - " inacdible price. Reg M25 N()w gjg 9 OR TO GET N0W $195 I '"fV EARRING THE , j 1 k SET BEST Uo-J v ' ' I m Aiiniun 1 I 1 i i in L I Fabulous pearls and lovely diamonds are gorgeous together in either a pendant with delicate 14 kt. chain or in a pair of earrings. A wonderful gift! Pendant Reg. $95 $75 NOW Earrings Reg. $125 NOW $79 - x f . MATCHING DIAMOND WEDDING BANDS You'll be equal partners from the start. Each ring has 5 beautiful diamonds, which are set In matching wedding bands of 14 kt gold. Reg. $840 14 carat NOW .... $695 Reg. $1130 12 carat now .... $849 Reg $2050 1 carat NOW . . . $1539 Values we go right to the source. Special sale price starting at $295 DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING A brilliant solitaire-diamond set in a 4 prong tiffany head to accentuate its color and clarity. The ring is a smooth 14 kt. gold slightly tapered for simple elegence. Reg NOW $250 18 carat ..... $195 $515 13 carat . $395 $1295 12 carat . . . $995 $2695 1 carat $1995 I'k HEARWGHT A dazzling round diamond is captured in a 14 kt. gold setting and a 14 kt. gold chain. A great buy! Reg. $75 $55 NOW 7 ' ; A f fi . V 1 1 ' f e f ' f t. ' .'V .7 EXCITING VALUE A fluted dome ring the perfect gift, a fashion must. Reg. $160 ......$99 NOW OPAL SWIRL . A lovely opal styled with 2 beautiful diamonds in a solid gold ring Reg. $165 NOW $125 1 V- FRESH IDEA A natural fresh water pearl held in a 14 kt. yellow gold ring with diamond accents, no two pearls are alike, the touch or individual ism. Reg. $295. $225 "For the price, quality, and selection. " DOVNTO7N 12th a "O" GATEWAY Enclosed Mali