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Would a Preemptive Attack on North Korea be Justified? Considered Self-Defense?

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by InTheLight, Aug 11, 2017.

  1. FollowTheWay

    FollowTheWay Well-Known Member
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    [​IMG] Mat 5:43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
    Mat 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

    Jhn 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.

    1Co 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
     
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    When North Korea was threatening Hawaii when I was stationed there, we brought in an immense missile warning system and the associated technology to shoot down the missiles. This is what we should do with Guam. This would negate any reasons to pre-emptively strike, and would allow North Korea to make the first move. We would not have to try and justify striking at them first, but rather if they attempted something, it would get shot down (literally), and then we would move in.

    I will not be so ignorant as to say a pre-emptive strike can never be justified. But I also know the potential backlash from the world if they do not agree with our justification. Playing the defensive with the anti-missile system does several things. Firstly, it keeps us from having to justify any pre-emptive actions. Second, it gives us automatic justification for handling North Korea if they act. Third, it reveals the bluster of North Korea when the do not act (which I think is very likely).

    One of my intelligence officers explained it to me this way: North Korea is a petulant child. Any time the world's focus is not on them, they begin to make threats that they have no intention of carrying out, just to get the world's focus on them again. These threats are similar to an angsty teen claiming they are going to commit suicide, without having any intention of doing so. A "horizontal slicing of the wrist" if you will.
     
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    Oh, is there such a warning I didn't see? I thought it taste quite good.
     
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    Problem is if he buys enough time, he will develop advanced enough missiles in sufficient quantity to overwhelm a middle shield. Un is much like Hitler. When he threatens, you better take him at his word.
     
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    How and when are the miniature nuclear warheads armed? Will they detonate on the launch pad or enroute if the launch vehicle is destroyed?

    What is the SOP for controlling a nuke that has misfired?

    Sounds like we are in need of a minimum casualties scenario.

    How about a double dose of hemlock in Mr. Kim's kimchee?

    Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

    Bro. James
     
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