How many trillions and how many decades do you think we should commit to that folly? Why do you think it's our business to do that?
Compare the “folly” of WWIII where millions die in the war and millions more die due to the decades of radiation exposure.
I believe that as in the micro, so the macro. And just as it is necessary to stand up for your family and neighbors to stop an unlawful attack, so nations must also stop unlawful attacks.