[HitmanLV]

We are probably of like mind, after all. I agree with what you are saying, but like I said, I don't think anyone expects us to use nuclear weapons in a situation like this.

Talk of nuking Medina and Mecca in retaliation, as some on this thread insist, is just adolescent posturing. I am glad that nobody like that is in power.

The deterrent effect though is waning - the US is (rightly) perceived as a mighty giant who can not use all the force at its disposal. Whether this is good or not we can debate (I think its bad).

Keep the faith.

[Iron Matron]

Talk of nuking Medina and Mecca in retaliation, as some on this thread insist, is just adolescent posturing. I am glad that nobody like that is in power.

Absolutely! But I think it's better to purge our outrage among friends rather than taking it to the streets. I myself have expressed very base emotions on this forum, and I apologize to you for our misunderstanding about that.

Most of us do not like feeling powerless, it is good to know we are not alone with our feelings of outrage.

You are right in saying that, as a deterrent, nuclear threats are losing power. Mutually assured destruction put a damper on that for sure! Maybe we should quit selling our secrets to potentates?