US flexes its muscles in North/South Korea showdown

[CLARENCE 2015!]

the americans don't even make up excuses for their imperialism anymore do they? at least in iraq they gave us a reason, even if it was a phoned-in one.

I agree that we should reduce troop levels in the Korean peninsula- but North Korea as a regime is indefensible... I know you are not defending them, but rather disagreeing with US policy- however, I have no problem with using long range aircraft based in the US to deter North Korea from launching a nuclear attack. This is a regime which has no redeeming qualities- it treats its people like cattle, constantly threatens its neighbors, and now threatens us

[CLARENCE 2015!]

Your history is correct and your opinions are well stated- I believe that regardless of how we've come to this situation, it is now a choice between taking this threat seriously or not- the North Koreans seem determined to use nuclear weapons- even as a response, this is unacceptable to me. Losing Seoul or Tokyo would be a tragedy... as would losing Honolulu, Los Angeles, or San Francisco. To me....avoiding the possibility of any of those things is crucial-

You make particularly valid points about certain things we- the US- have allowed to occur or supported... but I doubt any come close to the systematic abuse each North Korean receives at the orders of their dictator. The fact that North Korea is perhaps the worst nation in the world when it comes to human rights IN ADDITION to the fact that they have continuously threatened us and our allies with nuclear war is enough for me to support a swift end to that regime

[CLARENCE 2015!]

Sbane- the only reason I support reducing troop levels in Korea is due to our long range capabilities... we couldn't send bombers round trip from Missouri even ten years ago- let alone 60

[CLARENCE 2015!]

America should preemptively strike and disable as much of the North Korean military as possible, and as soon as possible.

I agree... we need to ensure their capacity to respond against cities is as close to nil as possible