Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
In January of 2016, North Korea announced that it detonated its first hydrogen bomb. CBS News reported that the U.S. intelligence community is skeptical that North Korea used a thermonuclear device. The blast was in single-digit kilotons, and a thermonuclear device is measured in megatons. North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, has been more ambitious than his father in the pursuit of long-range missiles and nuclear weapons, even in the face of warnings from China. Proponents of military strikes argue that North Korea crossed a line with its latest test and must be stopped at all costs. Opponents argue that North Korea repeatedly lies about its missile capabilities and that the we should let other countries in the region, such as China and South Korea, address this issue.
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@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No
@99SLVMFProgressive 6mos6MO
We have methods already that have prevented dozens of missile launches from North Korea. https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/un-security-council-resolutions-north-korea
@9W85D9M10mos10MO
I think we should because all they do over there is threat after threat we should just wipe them off the kap
@9GVXBDL2yrs2Y
If the US attacked North Korea right now, the leader of North Korea would also be involved and therefore produce a risk for futher nuclear war.
@9L7LDT51yr1Y
Best to do nothing because it would be worse if we escalate the situation without proof that they will attack in the first place. If we do get that proof, then we should put matters in our own hands
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, we must use every diplomatic option first
@9GZ4YDP2yrs2Y
The U.S and NK leaders have to talk before things get really serious, we could destroy anything. We can't let that happen, we can't let ourselves go to war.
@9GR5FC32yrs2Y
Military options against the North's nuclear arsenal suffer from two problems: they might not succeed, and Pyongyang has devastating retaliatory options.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes
@9FN4DK5 2yrs2Y
By saying yes to military strikes against North Korea, you are risking unwanted retaliation from not only North Korea but possibly other countries who may get involved As children we learned an important lesson that applies here which is to not hit, instead use your words to come to an agreement. I do agree there are risks by standing by whilst North Korea is in possession of such a dangerous weapon, but an eye for an eye makes the world blind. There is a better solution.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, and I am not convinced that North Korea has or is capable of developing a long-range nuclear missile
@9GVXBDL2yrs2Y
The military, like ours, is capable of developing a nuclear missle, but North Korea may have the same capability as ours; and if North Korea develops those missles, we would be in threat of nuclear war
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes, we cannot risk the launch of a nuclear weapon
I would say that no because nuclear warfare is way to risky to start cause of the after affects of it
@9GZ4YDP2yrs2Y
Well we shouldn't be fight each other at all, were all human beings, if one of us do something wrong, own up to it.
@9V6CK9410mos10MO
because if we fight with north korea ww1 gone happen again and the word is cooked especially if we use nukes.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No, North Korea is not an immediate threat to our country
@9GVXBDL2yrs2Y
Back at the Korean War, the US and the United Nations went to Korea to have North Korea out of their country to reduce the threat of communism, but China, another communist country came to restore the threat of nuclear war. China wants to make allies with North Korea and only make the situation even worse.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, we should let China address this issue
@8HW6GDCRepublican5yrs5Y
if we can lower tensions that would be better but if not then yes
@3PYYHYS5yrs5Y
No, we need to find another diplomatic option. Once we go after North Korea, they are just waiting to drop an H Bomb on us and it will open the world to a gigantic world war that frankly, we cannot afford to lose.
@3PZ5G5K5yrs5Y
Like Iran military strikes will be ineffective because we have dithered so long they are now extremely well protected from a military strike; we should asymmetrically attack N Korea and Iran to destroy their nuclear program(s). Cyber attack, infiltration of components that don't work, assassination of key personnel, we should do everything at our disposal to stop these people whose stated intention is to kill us for being us.
@3PY7Y5P5yrs5Y
No, but we should use economic pressure to cause North Korea to collapse.
@3PXRYXK5yrs5Y
Yes, along with other nations threatened by their capabilities. We are not the sole police presence of the world.
@3PZ2BFT5yrs5Y
I think all forms of deterrence should be on the table when it comes to North Korea and their nuclear weapon capabilities.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, attack N.Korea when N.Korea start a war.
@3PXX3SH5yrs5Y
No, South Korea must be the country to take action with the full backing of the United States.
@3PYD48L5yrs5Y
Work with the UN - this is a global issue
No, North Korea has every right to have nuclear weapons; the nuclear non-proliferation treaty is imperialism designed to benefit the major powers.
@8LQJPJH5yrs5Y
Only if there is undeniable evidence that they are planning to attack.
@8XB8NH54yrs4Y
North Korea is known for its human rights violations, nothing is done to them because they're supported by China. Go ahead and do it.
@3PXTGB35yrs5Y
Yes. Then we should try Bill Clinton & Maddie Halfbright for treason after they let Kim jon il get nukes.
North Korea should be attacked if they attack an ally of the United States
@9F23T882yrs2Y
Not unless North Korea threatens to attack us first
@9DDKPX9 2yrs2Y
No, starting a war because of a hunch is never a good idea
@997LBK42yrs2Y
No, we must not endanger our own allies in Asia by showing an act of aggression to a rouge state
@8DPD3CN5yrs5Y
No, this could start a nuclear war
@B654BS51wk1W
No, North Korea retains its right to protect its sovereignty and the U.S. should encourage peace through diplomatic channels
@B636HPP 3wks3W
No, unless we have substantial evidence and intelligence that they are using it for non-diplomatic means.
@FlyingNinc0mp00pRepublican 3wks3W
No, because this would trigger a war with China as well as North Korea due to the two countries' alliance treaty signed in 1961.
@B5ZXY57Republican4wks4W
North Korea is not a immediate threat to us, if they were then yes, but only after using all diplomatic options.
If there is an actual risk, yes. If not, then continue surveillance and attempt diplomatic solutions.
No, there is no real proof of WMD and who are we to strike any other country on assumptions? Why is it ok for the US to have nuclear capability? We are the only country who has actually used it as a weapon.
@B5YHBYKRepublican1mo1MO
Yes, but only with concrete proof that they have or are capable of developing a long-range nuclear weapon of mass destruction
Yes but only if they are in a postion where it is cear they would use a nuclear weapon on a western ally or the US
@B5XYG3X1mo1MO
We should use every diplomatic option first as well as acknowledging that north Korea is not currently a direct threat to the US.
@B5T6WQ6 2mos2MO
No, this risks escalation and potential retaliation. North Korea is not an immediate threat, and we should let China/the region address this issue while continuing diplomacy.
No, We have methods already that have prevented dozens of missile launches from North Korea and this may start a nuclear war.
@B5379SL3mos3MO
There could be all out nuclear war if we attempt to conduct nuclear strikes on them, so it’s probably best to not do that.
@B4W6ZQ93mos3MO
I believe that only when North Korea strikes should we decide to converse first, and if there is not a mutual agreement, then we can plan attack.
@B4LLLN9Independence4mos4MO
I do not believe that we should interfere in case North Korea decides to launch nuclear weapons before we can get to them
@B4KWFDT4mos4MO
No, I think they are more powerful and have more connection than we give them credit for and it could just end up biting us in the butt.
@B46HC244mos4MO
This should be the last resort to prevent nuclear warfare. It will throw the world into chaos already.
@B3LNMLH5mos5MO
Not until North Korea makes a move that puts us at risk and those we have an agreement with for it could cause a bigger war since North Korea is
@B3JRRRR5mos5MO
no, dont do something silly until there's a definite need. like if we didn't send it they'd still send it.
@B39Z3GR5mos5MO
It would be great if we could destroy their nuclear weapons but the second we send something to destroy theirs they will most likely send nuclear missiles
@B38NXL95mos5MO
No, this would lead to chaos and a World War, we have seen what World War 2 can do. This should only be the last resort if everything fails to diplomatically work with North Korea
@HelcovichEmireRepublican 5mos5MO
No, even though North Korea's government deserves to be blown off the earth, they might find out and retaliate by launching a nuclear missile at us, or their allies will
@B36W7TSRepublican5mos5MO
I think that we could do that but we would likely start another was and therefore we should find another way to take away the nuclear weapons from them.
@B36P5565mos5MO
Yes, If these threats prove to start becoming real, their threats to "nuke us" or attack us (it wont work for them either way). If we see them getting ready to really attack, I say humiliate them, as a consequence for threatening us constantly. Don't dish what you cant take.
@B35BTQ36mos6MO
The united States need to learn to mind the business that do concern them and their people, stop trying to partake in other stances with other countries It gets bad every time. If it's not bringing our people peace then YOU THE UNITED STATES SHOULD'NT HAVE A CARE!
@B359MRDRepublican6mos6MO
No, I think we should try to use every peaceful option first but also make it known to other countries that we are our own powerhouse that should be feared.
@B34RM5B6mos6MO
I say instead of starting more conflict we leave it be the only time the U.S should be conducting this types of strikes is if north korea was to start a war or attack as first why hit first when we know we're stronger that's just asking to start a unneccary war, and will cause innocent civials, and military personal to lost there life, and for what reason.
@B2XZQPS6mos6MO
If there is any hard evidence that they plan on using the missiles to bomb the US then they should have the right to destroy before they destroy us.
Not at this time. Un knows there is a line he can cross that will result in the U.S. triad rendering his country inhospitable for many decades. As unpredictable as he is, he does not want this.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican 6mos6MO
No, North Korea might retaliate against us or launch a nuclear missile at us if we attack them first
I know it may be a long shot, but can't foreign issues be solved without violence? I fear if the U.S. strikes at North Korea, it may start a war that we're not ready for. I also don't think nuclear weapons should be used under any circumstance because innocent people will get hurt.
@B2K33XN6mos6MO
I believe that if we do a missile strike on North Korea to stone their long range missile and nuclear capabilities, we could accidentally set off one of their nuclear weapons and cause a huge war between countries
@B2C2FJ87mos7MO
No, conducting a military strike against North Korea is an act of war and would create a much larger war in the Pacific region
@B2972QYWomen’s Equality7mos7MO
we should discuss and continue to make amends with North Korea instead of possibly making them irate
@B237PCNLibertarian8mos8MO
No, but it should be heavily regulated on monitored and should only be destroyed if danger is imminent
No, unless North Korea proves itself to be a threat to the people of the United States and not just the governmental body or directly threatens to use the missiles.
@9ZXWBN78mos8MO
No, we should lift all OFAC sanctions on North Korea and establish diplomatic relations to resolve conflicts peacefully
@9ZT2ZWX8mos8MO
I believe convincing the world that it is a threat or letting China deal with it is it also a good option.
@9ZNM29J9mos9MO
America is selfish only thinks about themselves never of the consequences of the people who will die if that were to happen
@9ZJSLTT 9mos9MO
Yes, North Korea should be smashed and sodomized on the world stage by the United States military and forcefully reunified with the South, the people have waited long enough.
@9ZJ6RTT9mos9MO
No, but we must be prepared and help South Korea in case of any surprise attacks along the 38th parallel.
@9YMQHTX9mos9MO
figure out what their problem is if needed to conduct military strikes then do so but figure out the problem first to see if it is a fixable matter
@9YM392W9mos9MO
Kim Jong Un said his military should “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked. Terrifying prospects lay on this horizon, and it feels as if any course of action for the US to neutralize this threat has a great opportunity to backfire.
@9YFC8NHIndependent9mos9MO
I believe diplomatic strategies should be used, if they fail then we must do what is necessary to promote the safety of our country.
@9Y8JHW69mos9MO
I think we should allow all countries to maintain their nuclear programs to assist in the communist revolution.
@9Y7X2VH9mos9MO
We should be ready if North Korea does strike, but should we do anything as of right now when we don't even know if they have backups or a trap for us if we do strike? No. We should wait till they come to us.
@9Y7MJN49mos9MO
If we do commit a missile strike on North Korea, we would then have to worry about China and Russia.
@9Y7GQ4G9mos9MO
I believe that they should because there was a theory that once Kim Jong Un dies, North Korea will launch their nuclear weapons in remorse
@9Y2822H9mos9MO
No, if western countries get to have these technologies so do others. There should be universal talks and agreements for everyone to disarm from nuclear weapons
@9XNH4VL9mos9MO
No, because North Korea is in a very dangerous dictatorship and could potentially be a threat to everyone especially if they are able to make nuclear weapons.
@9XJ9H2B9mos9MO
No, the threat of retaliation is to high and there's no guarantee we could find and neutralize all their missile sights
@9XFTHLTIndependent9mos9MO
No, The US is not the world police. This should be up to the UN and the world governments to decide together.
@9X6PLP49mos9MO
No we should't as of right now but we shouldn't be afraid to do it if there is a sign that they will use it.
@9X6MPPG9mos9MO
If we did this we would probably start a war with north Korea and we should stay docile in matters like this unless its a direct threat.
@9WR74H99mos9MO
No, I do not believe that North Korean missiles will even be able to launch or make it across the ocean
@9WNWVQNPeace and Freedom9mos9MO
Yes and no. I don’t want them to actually have a nuclear weapon that has that large of range and they need to be stopped if so but I also feel like China or South Korea should handle it.
@9WNCRNW9mos9MO
No, I'm pretty sure that we can take down anything they send our way. And if they do launch something then hit them back HARD.
@9WJWJVN9mos9MO
No, it would cause immediate escalation on the world stage and cause major upsets and conflicts with China and Russia
@9WJPTTL 9mos9MO
No we should use diplomatic options first and find other options before using nuclear missiles that could spread to south Korea. Violence isn't always an option
@9WCWQGS10mos10MO
Yes, detonate there nuclear technology in their own country to destroy as much as we can while leaving little evidence we did it
@9W3H6Z910mos10MO
No, just remain neutral as it is; despite tensions, their isn't a actual clash between these two countries yet and it should remain that way.
@9W2ZQRF10mos10MO
i believe we need to have peace with all countries before it’s too late and put an end to war everywhere
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