[vannrox]

This would be the THIRD missile launch.

[phasma proeliator]

If this missle enters Japanes air space - then what?

[angkor]

a hit on the Japanese mainland, especially if casualties are involved, would make a military response more likely.

Duh.

Ya think so?

[aShepard]

This Flobee headed dictator is just iching to get pounded!

[Steel Wolf]

If the North Koreans are about to 'test' another No Dong 1, they'd probably just leave it on the launch pad until we attack Iraq. That would be a great way for Kim to take the wind out of our sails. He wants to remain front page news, and he can't stand the fact that we've been giving him the stiff arm for months.

Upping the tension at a time when tension will already be high would fit his M.O. His basic premise, that we will give in if we get sufficiently intimidated, is wrong, but he'll continue to try.

[mhking]