[An Old Marine]

"A blockade of NK is not as easy as we think. It would tie up a good portion of our fleet (over 50%) for years and be terribly expensive."

Just one question and a comment.

How much do you think a nuked Honolulu, or Tokyo for that matter, would cost?

We have also gone way too far in cutting back the fleet anyway. Its time to build some ships.

[Lokibob]

I agree with all that you say, but I'm only suggesting that we look at all the options, and prepare for the worst. (see my post above).

[RightWhale]

Its time to build some ships.

Now that much of the obsolete rusting iron is out of service, the fleet can be renewed and modernized for the 21st century. Bet they will have defensive lasers before the Air Force.