"This is probably a discussion for another day, but I do believe China is a threat.
That said, suddenly "cutting off" a country that has a strong emerging capitalist economy and a population waking up to the wonders of free societies is a good way to actually start a war. Also, there are many, many ways to fight a subversive war and making another country dependent on us for their survival can be one of those.
Finally, in relationship to Hunter, he doesn't just address China with his protectionist stances...he is pretty solidly protectionist across the board, even in our own hemisphere. I am completely against that, especially since prosperous and free North America is essential to solving a multitude of problems we have in our own country, including the lack of border security.
Again, I realize that others have serious issues with this position, but that's where I stand and that is why his position in this area bothers me. I am not coming to this from an uneducated position and have done my research into the topic. I just came to different conclusions than many others and can respect that my position is not necessarily the prevailing one around here."
I'm glad that you realize that China is a threat, and so does Duncan Hunter:
DUNCAN HUNTER QUOTE: "Not only do we have a bad trade deal with China but they're cheating on the one we do have. China is cheating on trade and they're using our trade dollars to buy ships, planes and missiles. They're becoming a super power and stepping into the shoes of the Soviet Union."
Appeasing China is not the answer. One of the principal causes of WWI and WWII was APPEASEMENT.
How did we get in this economical mess with China? Because the majority of politicians voted for the "Permanent Normal Trade Relations" with China.
But NOT Duncan Hunter!
As shown in my previous post with link:
DUNCAN HUNTER Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)