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Originally Posted by Aeneas
I think the American military, as large as it is, is at or near the limit of it's ability. Also the will of the American people is likewise at or near the limit. If it is indeed correct that something needs to be done about North Korea, who is going to do it?
Only the Americans would, and I don't think they are able at this time. So I suppose they may wish to negotiate and try to control in that manner a dangerous entity like Kim Il Jong, as they do not at present have a military option.
If one did manage to topple the North Korean regime, what kind of humanitarian effort will be required to assist the impoverished people of that country. The reports that do escape tell a tale of woe.
I don't know the thinking behind negotiating with one "evil" regime and fighting another, but surely the people of the Korean peninsula would pay a severe price if there were an outbreak of conflict.
Trying to remember what American politician said that the US underestimated the resolve of the Vietnamese, and over estimated the resolve of the American people. Seems like another conflict added to the ones ongoing, would be inconcievable in this current climate.
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Straw man argument. Conflict was initiated with the Taliban first. To negotiate or deal with North Korea from a position of strength, past conflicts must be resolved.