The American Pundit

The Obama Administration is reconsidering inviting representatives of the oppressive Iranian regime to Fourth of July celebrations at American embassies, CNN reports. Apparently inviting oppressive, murderous governments to celebrate ideals such as freedom and democracy has proven more controversial than the White House expected.

The Obama administration is seriously considering not extending invitations to Iranian diplomats for July 4 celebrations overseas, senior administration officials tell CNN.

The officials said intense discussions on the issue were taking place, but the final decision had not been made.

Late last month the State Department sent a cable to its embassies and consulates worldwide informing them they “may invite representatives from the government of Iran” to their July 4th celebrations. …

But officials said the violence against protesters that has ensued since the June 12 election has caused the administration to rethink the timing of such engagement.

One senior administration official said Wednesday the reconsideration of the July 4th invitations is consistent with Obama’s comments Tuesday, in which he said he was “shocked and appalled” at the violence against demonstrators.

Excuse me, but Iran was a murderous, oppressive regime long before the protest violence violence the world has witnessed as of late. Iran beats women for inappropriate clothing, hangs its citizens for being gay, has been declared a state sponsor of terrorism by the U.S. State Department, and supported the insurgency in Iraq that killed American soldiers. It’s not like we just discovered that a close friend is a serial killer.

Via Hot Air.