[NonValueAdded]

But the issue is “respond against whom?” Ultimately we might be able to discover who sent the nuke but that could take lots of time and you would want to be damned sure you had the right people identified.

[GAB-1955]

Follow the rocket course! Follow the ship! We can and do do both!

[Leaning Right]

But the issue is “respond against whom?”

Exactly. Sure, we could trace the trajectory back to a ship, or whatever. But whose ship is it?

There are entities that want to see the USA destroyed. Iran, for example.

But there are also entities that would like to see the USA blame, then destroy, Iran.

And there are also entities that would like to see the USA and Iran destroy each other.

Again, we see the tragedy of Bush II not putting us on a war footing right after 9/11. We could have, and should have, completely crushed Al Qaeda wherever it was found, Pakistan, Iran, Indonesia, wherever. And the world would have applauded.

But Bush II went for nation-building instead.

Sorry for the rant, but it's a very emotional thing for me.

[Mariner]

"But the issue is “respond against whom?”"

Not really.

The standard US position should be that we will kill every man, woman and child outside US borders should such an attack occur.

[Don W]

who sent the nuke but that could take lots of time and you would want to be damned sure you had the right people identified.

I am now of the opinion that "I don't care WHO sent the missile, if YOU are associated with them, you are in my sights."

Enough with the playing *fair* already.

Dear World:

If you want to mess with me, you and ALL your friends are going to HURT for it.