[AIG]

Northeast Asia is a very economically important part of the world. Having a nuclear war there because of the issue of Taiwan is foolhardy. Given the likelihood that Taiwan would eventually become politically integrated with the mainland anyway, just as it is now becoming economically integrated and dependent on the mainland, it would be best not to make a big fuss over China's invading it. The heart of Taiwan, the basis for its "economic miracle" and the basis for its middle-class population and democracy, is Taiwan's hi-tech businesses and they're moving voluntarily to the mainland anyway, so what's the point of saving something that's gonna join China eventually anyway and losing its economic importance as well?

[Jhoffa_]

Given the likelihood that Taiwan would eventually become politically integrated with the mainland anyway, just as it is now becoming economically integrated and dependent on the mainland, it would be best not to make a big fuss over China's invading it.

Make no mistake.. I am completely, totally opposed to this.

But I do respect your honesty and frankness. No hiding no couching of terms.. No avoidance or playing obtuse.

[Jhoffa_]

PS: Many other FReepers with unpopular views could take a lesson from you and let their arguments both be fully known AND stand on their own merits.