Wednesday, October 31, 2007

BOOM

Satellite images show that Syria has razed a suspected nuclear reactor construction site that was attacked by Israel on Sept 6. Syria is dangerous and will make things go boom if they get the chance. Iran likewise. North Korea? How dangerous is Pakistan? Do we wait to find out? Do we really want "love and light" peaceniks controlling our military preparedness and response? Not this guy.

I like that when Israel sees a threat to its safety, it blows it up. We must always be prepared to do likewise. Zell Miller tells a story of finding a venomous snake under the woodpile where his grandkids were playing, and whack!, he chopped off its head, without calling a meeting or drafting a resolution for endorsement by the UN. He had a responsibility to protect his family, and in the face of danger, the appropriate response was to quickly and convincingly eliminate the danger. It may not be nuanced but it is a very effective policy: eliminate the threat by eliminating the threat.

1 comment:

Tom said...

They hate to hear it, but boy does our time mirror the 1930s appeasement.

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