You create a manufactured scenario to support a bent biblical interpretation. There are many feasible military interventions short of your literal "punishment."
And each should be considered cautiously and with a presumption of moral restraint, under the guidance of Biblical Ethics.
84 posted on 08/30/2010 5:36:40 PM PDT by Christian_Capitalist
(Taxation over 10% is Tyranny -- 1 Samuel 8:17)