Roger Cohen is simply adhering to the nonnegotiable doctrine claiming soft power is our only real option. No dissent is allowed within the left-wing community. Cohen knows full not to irritate Pinch Sulzberger if he wishes to renew his likely six figure annual contact with the New York Times. Ross Douthat could be the only columnist employed by the Old Grey Lady who will be allowed to even hint that a more violent approach may be required to resolve the Iranian crisis.