Are the recent military actions by North Korea a threat to the
United States’ national security?
THIS?WEEK’S?WEB?POLL:
Are the recent military actions by North Korea a threat to the United States’ national security?
Yes
7
No
1
? Karen Anderson: “Yes, indirectly. I would be surprised if they could lob a bomb here without our being able to take it down. However, in defending South Korea, we take on one more war we cannot afford in so many ways and another enemy whose mental state is frightening.”
? Bert Berson: “Yes, but only because their actions destabilize Asia. With the world’s economies as interconnected as they are, this instability distracts our government from focusing on the economic development that it should be focused on.”
? Chris Bryant: “Not directly, however they are very destabilizing to the peace in that region.”
? Bob Chidester: “Yes. It’s just one more aspect of how North Korea poses a threat to the U.S. They have been selling nuclear technology and nuclear weapons to Iran and possibly terrorists with money. North Korea has also been very active in counterfeiting U.S. dollars and continues to build up their stockpile of nuclear weapons. South Korea is more than capable of defending itself so its now time to pull all U.S. troops out of South Korea so that we are then free to take whatever action is needed to serve the best interests of the U.S.”
? David Cohen: “Yes, but only because their actions destabilize Asia. With the world’s economies as interconnected as they are, this instability distracts our government from focusing on the economic development that it should be focused on.”
? Julian Mancias: “Yes. Even if they are not, the risks are to high to take North Korea’s recent aggressive behavior lightly.”
? Henry Miller: “Absolutely! What could be more of a threat to world peace, and the U.S. is still part of the world, than a deranged country leader with a power-mad heir apparent and no concern for human pain and suffering than one armed with a nuclear weapon? It’s a no-brainer.”
? Lisa Pampuch: “Yes. I’m concerned not only about the recent military aggression by the North Koreans, but also by reports of its expanded nuclear program that were almost obscured by the news of the North’s strikes on South Korea.”
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