"Redeploying closer to Taiwan might start a war with China, by the way."
Um no, it would be a reaction to China deploying offensive misilles and forces across from Taiwan. The Chinese deployments haven't caused a war and likewise our repositioning to Guam and Okinawa haven't either.
oooookay, you keep thinking that. The Chinese deployments haven't started a war because it's not in our best interest to start a war with China. I wouldn't count on us defending Taiwan, either, if they decide to invade. However, moving 20,000 troops or so towards their treasured claim on Taiwan might do the trick.
I love the cut-and-run mentality. You think we're in South Korea for the sake of South Korea?