Another school shooting in Missouri this morning. I'm happy that nobody got hurt. I'm not even going to dwell on that because it is absolutely redundant. This issue needs to be addressed quickly by the authorities and pragmatic solutions should be proffered. Republican Representative Frank Lasee of Wisconsin last week suggested that teachers and principals should be armed to prevent school shootings. This don't sound like a plausible argument, it could only lead to more violence in my opinion. Let us find ways of stopping these kids from killing other kids and adult men going into schools to execute young and defenseless children. Nuff said.
To a more serious issue, (this is not to suggest that school shootings are not serious) the mad man of the DPRK (The Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea), Kim Jong II, carried out his threat of a nuclear bomb test over the weekend. This unprecedented event in the face of a world trying to control nuclear proliferation is irresponsible and a grave threat to world peace. World leaders should unite in an unequivocal condemnation of this barbaric act and China and Russia should join the other permanent members of the security council of the UN in sending a clear message to "Lil Kim" that this is unacceptable and has consequences.
The impact of this irresponsible act by the DPRK, if it is not checked quickly, is that it will empower other rogue nations like Iran and Syria to go ahead with their nuclear programs. The even more scary scenario is the issue of this technology being transferred to terrorists organizations. Pyongyang, because of its stagnant and battered economic situation could toy with the idea of nuclear technology transfer to terrorists organizations and also to nations that harbor them to raise funds. In spite of what the proponents of nuclear technology research say, we should note that the dangers associated with nuclear accidents far exceeds the merits for the research. Consequently, nuclear research should be deemphasized even among developed nations and funds should be directed towards alternative energy sources. The problems of nuclear waste is another issue that even the developed world is grappling with at this time. Irresponsible research in nuclear technology should be discouraged across board. Nuclear research is capital intensive and dangerous. The citizens of the DPRK are poor and hungry, and in spite of this grave humanitarian crisis, "Lil Kim" continues to invest scandalous amounts of money into nuclear weapons research. Sad. A clear message should be sent to Pyongyang, the world would not tolerate this. This is the time to have all hands on deck and to bring all rogue nations into compliance.
posted by koontzopinion @ 10:48 AM
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Why can't they test out their nuclear bombs? Who died and made America Boss? Please, every nation reserves the right to bear arms. Regardless of its strength.
I agree that all nations have the right to bear arms. If these arms are nuclear however, I do not agree. I clearly stated that nuclear weapons research and nuclear research in general should be deemphasized across board and by this I mean the developed world and the developing nations should steer away from this dangerous science. Nuclear waste management is a nightmare. Thanks for the comment.
When voters went to the polls in November of 2004, surveys showed that Americans still thought the Republican president -- with his record of avoiding military service and blank-stare approach to foreign affairs -- was more committed to protecting national security than the decorated Democratic veteran who had spent two decades developing his expertise on arms control and international relations.
Two years later, the headlines read:
"North Korea stokes worldwide fears with nuclear explosion"
"Nuclear test sends shudders through region"
"The world ponders a nuclear North Korea"
And, of course:
Bush rejects direct talks with North Korea
The first truth of the current situation is that the U.S. does not know how advanced North Korea's nuclear program may be.
The second truth is that, so long as George Bush continues to reject diplomacy, the U.S. and the rest of the world is unlikely to learn the exact state of North Korea's nuclear ambitions; let alone to reverse them.
The third and arguably most consequential truth is that, if the U.S. had elected a different president in 2OO4, the prospects for peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and throughout the region would be far greater than they are today.
Hello my anonymous and obviously liberal friend.
To answer most of your pointless questions and debate most of your ignorant comments ...
You asked: "Who died and made America Boss?"
We, the United States are the leaders of the world as recognized by many entities such as the United Nations. We are the most influential entity out there. Can we agree on this terminology?
You said: "The first truth of the current situation is that the U.S. does not know how advanced North Korea's nuclear program may be."
Are you suggesting that we would actually know more if we had Kerry as a president? I seriously doubt it. How would you know more about their capabilities unless you invade them? Is that what you're suggesting? I assume your answer will be that you want debates with the guy. He cannot be trusted. How many times was Kim Jong Il bribed not to pursue "undesirable" programs? He never stuck to his end of the bargain because ... here he is going at it again.
You said: "The second truth is that, so long as George Bush continues to reject diplomacy, the U.S. and the rest of the world is unlikely to learn the exact state of North Korea's nuclear ambitions; let alone to reverse them."
How so? Again, how many times was Kim Jong Il bribed not to pursue "undesirable" programs? How many times did he stick to his promises? I'm afraid that the situation at hand is way past the limits of possible diplomatic solutions. Someone needs to be made an example. If "Lil Kim" gets away with the nuke, next is Iran, and than Syria, and before you know it, the animated and apparently charismatic Hugo Chavez will be knocking at our doors (not so charismatic anymore) telling us to "say hello to his little friend." Do you want to get to that point in your ongoing pursuit to be politically correct? I know I don't, because I have a sense of self preservation. It's a dog eat dog world out there and the strongest will survive. We, the Americans, are protected by this awesome cocoon called America and are not in touch with what's really out there. I say this because I grew up in a communist regime and I can appreciate and respect the freedoms that I now possess. In order to appreciate this country, you have to be away from it.
You said: "The third and arguably most consequential truth is that, if the U.S. had elected a different president in 2OO4, the prospects for peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and throughout the region would be far greater than they are today."
That my friend is an assumption not a truth. He never got elected president and you can't tell me that you know what would have happened. You also can’t tell me that you know what he would do in any situation because he contradicted himself countless times. The situation would not be any different. Why would Lil Kim not test the nuke if Kerry was president? Kerry's chicken attitude towards any violence would (in my opinion) actually motivate America haters to pursue their objectives even more. That's just my opinion. Fortunately, we'll never get to know what would happen with Kerry as a president. :) I'm not saying that Bush is the best president. He disappointed me as well in many regards in the Iraq war, border protection, etc. I think however that he was the better choice out of the two. And so did the majority of Americans. That's really all that matters. The next nuke test needs to be conducted by us over Lil Kim’s house, and than ask him how he likes them apples. With all due respect, we need to let our balls hang. What would you rather be, respected or feared in that area? I know that the latter sounds bad, but bear in mind that respect and trust can be betrayed. It’s a tough decision isn’t it?
DanTheMan
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