[Howlin]

Don't say that. We just cannot ever do that. Ever.

[umgud]

I don't desire that we nuke NK. I just don't see another option, assuming action is needed. I don't believe Saddam has funtioning nukes. NK is another story. NK is probably better prepared militarily than is Iraq also. A nuke is a horrific device. But I believe our use of them in Japan actually saved lives on both sides. I can't envision our troops having to face NK's military hordes.

[RobFromGa]

Be careful about saying "must" and "not ever".

We might not ever do that. We don't want to do that. But, we must always have the option if we believe that the risk is too great otherwise. Delivery of nuclear bombs to the USA is a grave risk.

This is just pre-emption on a much larger scale, to counter-act a much larger enemy.