Originally Posted by
Terry
Similar drills have been conducted before in other parts of the United States: I don't think there's much significance or linkage between this drill and what has been happening with North Korea recently.
But, yeah, what is happening with North Korea is troubling.
Who really knows what the North Korean capabilities are? Is their arsenal 10 or so missiles, and what is the range of those missiles? What will more sanctions against North Korea really accomplish? Where does China stand on all of this? Seeing all these US warships and anti missile systems heading for South Korea is worrisome, to be sure. Who really knows how desperate Kim Jong-un is, and what he might do if cornered? If he thinks he is going to be attacked, will he use the missiles in fear that if he doesn't he will lose them? Does Jong-un even WANT anything beyond holding onto power? Is there any way to negotiate with him? Does anybody really feel secure knowing Donald Trump will have to (if he hasn't already) make a decision on what to do about all this?
Is averting a conflict via negotiation a reasonable solution since apparently Jong-un will keep manufacturing more missiles if left in power? Some laughed at the recent failed missile test, but eventually North Korea will get it right. In other words, if we want to disarm North Korea, is there any way to do it other than military action at this point?