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Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Nuclear Testing by North Korea

In the news this week, there has been a lot said and written about Nuclear Testing by North Korea. I have created a link (in the links bar to the left) to a Wikipedia article which offers some background information about North Korea and Weapons of Mass Destruction. This is a good place to start to become informed about this important global issue.

As is often the case when the media takes hold of a current issue, you will find many varied opinions. I would like you to do some research into the North Korea situation (read the newspaper, do an internet search, talk to informed citizens) and share one opinion that you respect.

In your blog comment, please share:
1) Your source - newspaper - name, date, title of article, internet source, name of person, etc.
2) Your summary of the information or opinion shared
3) Why you respect this opinion

Please keep this simple. Your comment could say something like "CNN.com had an article on Monday called "......." which stated that "..............". I agree with and respect this opinion because ..........."

As we do in our blog, you may also comment on the comments of others. I would encourage you to do your research and make your own comment first.
I am looking forward to this discussion!

115 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh...how very awesome! What a hot disscussion it's gonna be...I don't hav time for research now...but I will-soon! I'm gonna look forward to the comments first!

Oct 11, 2006, 10:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Okay...sorry about using the alias sapphire...
Anyhow, becuase Im studying for a test and do not have time to research it JUST FOR TODAY, I casually asked my dad about this issue. I do not know what to think. From what I understood, North Korea has this dangerous Nuclear weapon(that they've tested too I think,) and U.S.A wants to stop them from being able to use-and well own it. The thing is, that I disagree with the existance of ANY horrid weapon for war-especailly nuclear ones. BUT, the idea of the Koreans giving up their weapon is...well..
The thing I'm most concerned about is the U.s. being involved. I guess I have to research it to understand it better, but for now I sure don't think that the U.S. is up to anything good-as always. I mean...the U.S. is probably most concerned about not being able to attak North Korea, and how they wished that they owned the weapon...
Don't worry, I'll do the research-I'm curious and intersted. Who knows how it'll end up?!

Oct 11, 2006, 10:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I havn't heard much about this issue, but i plan to chack it out right now!

Oct 12, 2006, 4:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i just read on wikipedia that the vice president of the U.S.A. said "We don't negotiate with evil, we defeat evil." this was of course talking about the diplomacy going on between the two countries. it appears to me that there is definitely some tension there.

Oct 12, 2006, 6:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I said I would reserch it in my other post, but i got caught up in homework and babysitting. I admit it! I lied!
P.S I spelt *check* wrong in the last post. It just goes to show,
I Kant Spall!

Oct 12, 2006, 9:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ugh.... I spelled my own alais wrong in the last post..... and I don't even think *spelt* is a word!!

Oct 12, 2006, 9:09:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

North Koreas decision to test nuclear weapons and make it public was certainly a risky. I believe that they are trying to scare the world and make it look like they are the powerful ones. And by truth they aren't (who would be under a communist government.) By this move they've pretty much cancelled any hope of being friendly with another nation. Why even China is disappointed. This move could either be a great defence and offence or a brutal move altogether.

Oct 12, 2006, 9:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree with you...but what about U.S.A, do u really thinking thir purpose is to rid the world of evil?

Oct 13, 2006, 3:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree with u....but do u really beleive that U.S.A is working against evil?

Oct 13, 2006, 3:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

uh...sorry about that....

Oct 14, 2006, 12:02:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

y yes they are, at the moment the entire world is working against evil. maybe even thouigh there ideas might not portray that. I'm even sure that North Koreas idea to test weaponary has its reasons

Oct 14, 2006, 5:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The entire world os working against evil(i think,) but don't u think U.S.A wants the weapon for itself so it can take over even more countries and destroy them like the rest?!

Oct 14, 2006, 6:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

From looking around, and doing a google search on North Korea, nuclear weapons, it looks like there's been a bit of a stir about North Korea even having nuclear weapons (articles from 2003 when they first aquired them), and from a resent post in the Toronto Star (www.thestar.com(at least I assume it's the toronto star..), the U.S complained to the U.N about it, and the UN had a vote to punish Korea financhially and in arms for testing a nuclear weapon. I agree with them...I mean, as far as I'm concerned, no one on this Earth should even hve a nuclear weapon. I causes so much damage, costs so many lives, and impacts the enviroment for so many years afterwards (not to be confused with the atomic bomb). The only case they would have one is for a war, and aren't we working against war, for peace. All the US wars (Iraq and such (not to say that I agree with them)) have apparently been to get rid of weapons of mass distruction (or something). how could anyone want to cause so much pain ????? If not anything else, if they were to go to war over land or something, if they dropped a bomb there, they would have to be the ones to live with the destroyed habitat and stuff. We all share this Earth you know.

Oct 14, 2006, 8:33:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sapphire I have a question for you that i'm sure you wont be able to answer why are you against USA. when you hear North Korea has weaponary you just assume that the USA wants them, why is that or are you just jumping on the bandwagon.

Oct 15, 2006, 9:58:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I want to know what you would do if right now you were the president of the United States. What would you do

Oct 15, 2006, 10:01:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was just reading a CNN article on the options that will/should be discussed at the meeting with the six countries involved, and I really do not know what "side" I'm on. The different opinions are quite confusing, but from what I understand, after testing a nuclear weapon both the USA and Japan detected an earthquake.
I'm still trying to understand the whole thing, but I'll check bak later if I can grasp the topic better!

Oct 15, 2006, 11:49:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm not against U.S.A, I just don't beleive that they're completely against evil or something cuz they've done many evil deeds so far! And as for North Korea, I really think it's a fool to have created such thing, and that President Bush should try to make them dispose of it, not buy it from them or something. I jus hope there won't be a war over this cuz it'd be very immature and childish.

Oct 15, 2006, 12:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh...and may I ask, general s, why u take sides with the U.S. more strongly than us? What's your reason? I don't wanna go off topic...but they're the richest country over the world and they don't really make an effort to stop poverty, they always buy everything off using their money. I jus hope they won't buy the weapon....

Oct 15, 2006, 12:19:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree with both of you actually. Sure the USA has done a lot of questionable deeds in the past, therefore it is hard to decide what their intentions are in this conflict. They could be as Sapphire assumes, in which The USA has been the most, if not close to the most powerfull nation in the world, only to lose their power once North Korea releases the details on their WMD. Therefore, they may wish to destroy, or even buy the nuclear weapon from North Korea in order to regain the power they believe they deserve. Or, it could be as General believes in which the USA is just trying to "combat evil," through destroying NK's WMD. Personally, I believe that it is a combination of both. The USA not only wishes to sabotage/buy the WMD to regain power, but also to gain the respect of the world after allegedly saving millions of people from a harsh radioactive death.

Oct 15, 2006, 1:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you! Very, very logical,I completely agree with you!

Oct 15, 2006, 1:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i agree with the general (in some sense). the usa isn't trying to take the nuclear weapon for itself, they're just trying to serve all humanity. their opinions and actions lead people to think the exact opposite of what they are trying to accomplish. Shaliv and Sapphire, why do you think that the usa wants to buy the weapon? does it occur to you that perhaps they just want to stop a dangerous weapon from being detonated? and if you are so against the usa, then perhaps you are against all countries allied with them, which would include canada. i don't support the usa's views, but i can see that they are definitely trying to stop NK for humanity, not for their own power.

Oct 15, 2006, 1:33:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sapphire, who is us? the us than "us"? is us canadians? well if it is "we" aren't that better than the us themselves. we have relatively the same lifestyle, and though we do make contributions to all the fundraisers (aids, poverty), we aren't saving any countries. if you say the general is being supportive of the us too much, perhaps you are being the same for a country that is almost identical to the one you hate.

Oct 15, 2006, 1:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I didn't say that I hate the U.S., I never said that! And I don't really beleive that U.S.A's trying to buy the weapon, that was jus a random thought that jumped into my brain, but I do beleive that U.S.A's worried about their own power and rule over the world, as well as serving humanity. Their purpose isn't just serving humanity. And I never said I'm against U.S.A, please don't assume things so easily! Also, why do guys keep thinking that North Korea is "evil," and the U.S. is "THE GOOD ONE"? The weapon is pure evil, it's far beyond evil mixed with human stupidity to create something like that, but it doesn't mean that all of North Korea is evil! And if the U.S. does something bad, it doesn't mean that their people is all that evil. And I don't get wat u mean in your last sentence. And please take some time at least to consider wat I say, not just wat general s says.

Oct 15, 2006, 2:41:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i never said NK was evil, and i never said the us is good. both are just two countries involved in an issue of danger. please also consider that my assumption was based on your opinions, some pointing a negative view towards the us. what do you mean "rule over the world". the us? i don't think the us is close to ruling the world. if u ask me i don't think any country will rule the world until they have so much power (in both military and political) that they are unstoppable. the us has neither of these, and won't for a while.

Oct 15, 2006, 4:45:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

actually, i was wrong. the us has military power. but an allied force could most likely defeat them, depending on the force. as for political power, not even close.

Oct 15, 2006, 4:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I guess I finally agree with you. A little. I have to go do homework.

Oct 15, 2006, 5:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think that they should have given China more than 20 minutes warning. And a nuclear bomb is very dangerous. I'm not so sure that they should have tested it. It's BAD! The whole radiation thing! I think the U.S. has a right to want to get rid of it!

Oct 15, 2006, 5:36:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WHAT!! It says here that they(N. Korea) told American diplomats that they had this! So some Americans knew this, and did nothing! It says on one of wikipedias paragraphs that N. Korea thinks this is good. "It will make N.K. great,prosperousand powerful." That's certaintly right! No one will want to get in N.K. way, or else they will launch a nuclear bomb at them! Bahh! This whole tricky "We're better than you. See, we have a very dangerous weapon and you don't ha ha ha" business is terrible! The nuclear bomb can kill tons of people! It did before!

Oct 15, 2006, 5:50:00 PM  
Blogger Ms Watt said...

FINALLY!!! I've been waiting and checking for some good debate on this blog, and now it has really started! Thank you to all of you who are so honestly sharing your opinions! A big thanks to those are providing new input by sharing some of the new findings of your reading and research.

Here is something I just read.....
According to Canada.com today,
"Washington's UN ambassador portrayed this month's detonation as a public humiliation for China, which shares a long border with North Korea and is the North's chief ally and supplier of crucial shipments of food and energy aid. An air sampling taken after the blast detected radioactivity consistent with an atomic explosion, U.S. administration and congressional officials said Friday."

China has a very important role to play in this. Should 'we' in the west be doing more to show our support for China as they make their decision about imposing economic sanctions on KN?? What kind of support should we offer - moral and/or otherwise???

Oct 15, 2006, 6:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We should show moral AND other kinds of support! Canada should really get more involved....we should like make this whole public protest about the weapon...we should pay China some money....we should oraly announce our support to China internationally....I just g2g...boring history homework...
P.S. the adults sure talk about this issue a lot...they're concerned about how it ends.

Oct 15, 2006, 11:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i would too. if the us gets on KN's nerves, and they release the weapon on them, depending what location, canada could be in trouble. you see nuclear bombs, as dangerous as they are, release a nuclear cloud in the areas around it, and if it's released in New York, Toronto's close to it. i don't think a protest would matter because in my opinion, wouldn't make a great difference. if north korea hasn't agreed with a country upon normal diplomacy recently, why would a small group of Canadians change their mind? i think along with money and moral support to China, there should be more diplomats in China, whether they be Chinese or of other countries depends on China's preferences.

Oct 16, 2006, 7:49:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't know why you are saying that the US is in on this. Some say they've done evil deeds. What evil deeds. They've done the same evil deeds as the rest of the world maybe even better..

Oct 16, 2006, 4:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dont worry North Korea wont bomb us or the USA.

Oct 16, 2006, 4:48:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i never said that the us was evil, i was actually arguing that they are serving humanity.

Oct 16, 2006, 6:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree. I think the U.S. (most of the time) has good intentions, I just don't think they always handle it the most peaceful (and humane) way possible.

Oct 16, 2006, 7:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

While I was looking,I came across a discussion-CBC let people comment on the issue kinda like a blog-you can cheack it out at : http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourview/2006/10/north_korea_tests_nuclear_weap.html#comments

In My Opinion....
While reading what other people had to say on CBC, some of the things that people are saying are:
"I don't understand why a bunch of countries with their own collections of nuclear weapons can finger point" and someone said that they would like to see the UN headquarters moved to a more neutral territory to solve this whole thing. FOr the first statement, I would agree. It seems really silly that the United States are making such a big deal out of it when they have made at least 67 500 nuclear missiles since 1951, and that is only missiles. Another person said that North Korea should have the right to defend themselves against the U.S. I think that I also somewhat agree with this, but in my opinion the world would be a lot better off with no nuclear weapons whatsoever, because if anyone fired a nuclear weapon, everyone is effected, wherever you are. I am trying to still figure out all that has happened, and I have kinda waited for the last minute to reply, But I have had a crazy week so, that's all for now. See most of you tomorrow......

Oct 16, 2006, 7:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I totally agree that we should send support to China-all kinds we can. I don't agree that the US's intentions were/are always good. They have no right to nose around in other countries' buissness.

Oct 16, 2006, 7:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Think of all wasted furtile land... When radiation, such as bomb radiation, comes in contact with fertile land, 100's of acres of land can be destoyed and unsutible for planting in for a minimum of 3000years
(Google reserch, many different sources)

Oct 16, 2006, 9:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I hope that history won't repeat itself....(groan) why aren't humans using their mind, why are they always acting so foolishly and violently, why in the world aren't they coming to their senses?! I mean what's the point of the disgustingly horrid weapon?! Huh?! And I hope other countries voice their opinion as well, not just the U.S.
P.S. U.S.A. isn't better than the rest of the world. I don't get why they consider themselves as the only people working against evil....President Bush is way too proud...way too arrogant...

Oct 16, 2006, 11:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

we were talking about this topic and class, and i think that the U.S.A is gonna be scared to attack North Korea because China is an ally of N.Korea and that woud start a worldwide war

Oct 17, 2006, 11:04:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

and we do NOT need any worldwide wars...

Oct 17, 2006, 11:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

N.Korea has two sides, either use the nuclear weapon as self defense if somebody attacks(which they probably won't do) or use it as a weapon against another country(cough cough u.s.a)

Oct 17, 2006, 11:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Also, whith Chernobyl,Russia, they have a program where kids from Russia come to Canada to get some" fresh air" and get away from the radiation-this happened many many years ago.

Oct 17, 2006, 11:09:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If a nuclear weapon is used anywhere, millions of people are effected. north Korea is also a very secluded country-ever since the war, they have strict laws and visitors, especially from the U. S. have an extremely hard time getting into the country-North Korea won't allow it and If they do get into the country, they have strict surveilence with bodyguards 24/7.People who live in North Korea also have a very hard time leaving their country. I wonder if the citizens are even aware of what is happening-north korean government try's very hard to have no contact with the outside world....

Oct 17, 2006, 11:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

actually, i take that back, i dont think they're going to attack any country anytime soon unless they are pressured

Oct 17, 2006, 11:15:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

m&m is right

Oct 17, 2006, 11:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What reasons would they have for attacking someone??? I would hope they would refrain from doing something for no particular reason.

Oct 17, 2006, 11:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i think N.Korea's purpose is only to scare off the other countries and gain power in the world, i really don't think they will attack anyone

Oct 17, 2006, 11:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I watched a thing on Oprah where a journalist from the National Geographic did an undercover assignment in North Korea and pretended she was with a group of medical assistants doing eye surgury. It was interesting to hear what she said.One of the things she brought up was that there was never anyone on the streets-everyone just stayed out of the pubic eye. She was under constant surveilence and was terrified of being discovered. North Korea is such a secretive place-they confisgated her fashion magasine becuase it might have" given korean women ideas"

Oct 17, 2006, 11:20:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I watched a thing on Oprah where a journalist from the National Geographic did an undercover assignment in North Korea and pretended she was with a group of medical assistants doing eye surgury. It was interesting to hear what she said.One of the things she brought up was that there was never anyone on the streets-everyone just stayed out of the pubic eye. She was under constant surveilence and was terrified of being discovered. North Korea is such a secretive place-they confisgated her fashion magasine becuase it might have" given korean women ideas"

Oct 17, 2006, 11:20:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

interesting

Oct 17, 2006, 11:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

why would the USA want the bomb

Oct 17, 2006, 1:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

why would the us buy the bomb when they have many weapons themselves. combined it is a lot more powerful than the bomb.

Oct 17, 2006, 1:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I can't believe it. North Korea has a history of tension and violence and now they actually test it, giving less than a twenty min warning

I totally think they should confiscate the bombs and the whole program and have it publicaly destroyed so no other country can horde it. for sure there is some risks but surely the "all mighty U.S. army" can find some way to negotiate with them, or must we send in the Canadians, to struggle with it themselves? I guess no one would want to die to stop these bombs, but would the N. Koreans really set it off?

Oct 17, 2006, 4:45:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What's all this about the U.S. being evil? We don't hate the U.S. or George Bush, they're our neighbours and Canada and the U.S. are, like, best friends. It's just what the American name stands for: drugs, violence, war, money, movies and "the american dream', the whole "follow the media" concept, the "american idiots".
Americans aren't really like that, not all of them. It's just that awful association we hate.

Oct 17, 2006, 4:49:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

General S you seem to be the world's next politician, and you seem to be a conservative supporter of U.S., do you think they have anything to do with the N. Korea terrors?

Although this isn't, like, a bandwagon yet, every still seems to be pouncing on the idea N. Korea is about to blow up this world, so why don't you tell someone who can do something, instead of complaining about it here?

Oct 17, 2006, 4:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I cannot keep track of all these names, who's peace_love_put_on_a_smile?

Anyway, I think this whole N. Korea Terror thing is insane, we should do like the last entry and try to inform people about this.

Oct 17, 2006, 4:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

No it insnt insane its quite simple to understand really. Although there is one thing i want to know is why everyone hates bush

Oct 17, 2006, 5:09:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Isnt the first time this has happened ring any bells

Oct 17, 2006, 6:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

yes it does, general. yes it does.

Oct 17, 2006, 7:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i agree with peace and love, just that the americans aren't evil just because they're our neighbours, it's because they're intentions are ones for humanity! i've been saying this the whole time! i do agree with peace and love's statement that though the american politicians' intentions are good, it is misinterpreted because of the stereotypes that are associated with their country. the americans aren't evil, they are infact the ones that are currently fighting it. case closed.

Oct 17, 2006, 7:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think that...

Oct 17, 2006, 7:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I never said Americans are evil. I even mentioned the fact that stereotyping is bad! God...pay attention people...and don't stereotype that N.Korea is bad! Not everything is magazines is not bias. Yes...N.Korea has no reason to attack the U.S. or anyone. Also...everyone is entitled to their opinions, and in my opinion President Bush doesn't always work for humanity, but sometimes against it. THAT HOWEVER IS NOT WHAT WE'RE DISCUSSING!!!!

Oct 17, 2006, 8:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OMG! There was this recent article in the news that I just read-from my yahoo, it's called:'North Korea Rejects UN Sanctions, Calls Them Declarations of War'.
In it, it said that N.K.'s wants peace but is not afraid of war, and that there's great possibility of them doing a second test with that tech. Monster(the weapon)!!!!!They're out of their minds.

Oct 17, 2006, 8:40:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

we all knew that North Korea wasn't afraif of using it if they had to. i never said that north korea was bad, i just said that they are on one side of a conflict. on the other is the us. it was then said that the us was evil, and then i stated that they weren't.

Oct 17, 2006, 8:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think that this whole thing has been to go a little to far with all the things said between the U.S. and N.K. not to mention the potentially horrifically dangerous situation of the actual bombs I mean them testing them obviosly means the wan't to be ready to use them if (nessecary?, conveniant?, they want to gain a upper hand?). But whats going on that North Korea feels they need nuclear boombs to protect them selves or whatever. I mean is the United States that intimidating to cvountrie that they feel that they need to match up against them incase they decided they didn't like that country anymore.

Oct 17, 2006, 9:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

pardon my spelling I did mean bombs not boombs

Oct 17, 2006, 9:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is getting more interesting by the post! (c yall Wednesday ppl tommorow!)

Oct 17, 2006, 9:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i saw that North Korea Put did a test today. Thats really bad, that ANYONE should even think of having nuclear bombs at all. Definatly gove china more than 20 min. warning from N. Korea, because if something went wrong, ever, it would be absoloutly devastating t millions of people. It is really bad that they think they need to have weapons like that, almost to prove themselves. (but still, neither US or N.K. are good or evil 'cause no one is stopping it) See you all tomorrow

Oct 17, 2006, 9:58:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

wow, sorry for all the spelling mistakes there

Oct 17, 2006, 9:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think that this was inevitable. It is really the US's fault because they dismpowered North Korea. They made them feel small, and they allowed themselves and other select countries to control nuclear weapons. I think the Nuclear Non Proliferation Pact should be reexamined and enforced.

Oct 17, 2006, 10:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

the koreans aren't that defenseless. i think that the koreans were smart by making the weapon. korea is ready to fire the weapon on any country that invades, if they do. this is the "mutual assured destruction theory'. so now korea feels the battle is even. how is it made uneven? by the other side building more weapons, then korea builds more weapon, then the other side builds more weapons. sound familiar? (Cold War: USA against Russia)

Oct 18, 2006, 7:32:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is all too awful-a dangerous nuclear weapon made making two countries even. A weapon that's a danger to the human race. Why?! So a country wouldn't invade the other. It's all too crazy....why humans so hungry for more power and land?!

Oct 18, 2006, 5:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

nuclear weapons are constructed, that's part of the history, and they cannot be unmade, however cruel they can be. i agree that neither USA nor NK did anything wrong, what else could they do that's better? US constructed the WMD to stop WW2, and NK constructed WMD because US is waving weapons over sea. That's totally out of self defence. I do not believe there is a better decision to make.

Oct 18, 2006, 5:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

N. Korea has never been afraid of using their weapon, that's why they developed it... duh, but that doesn't mean they want to, it's not like their evil or something, they just don't trust people. And G.B. isn't evil, it's the stupid concept of the "american dream" that's evil. But that's not the topic.

Oct 18, 2006, 5:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

if it's not the topic don't bring it up!!! Anyway, N. Korea may be acting out of self defense but that doesn't make it right. If no one made these weapons we wouldn't have to debate this issue

Oct 18, 2006, 5:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Too bad , because somebody made WMD in this world.

Oct 18, 2006, 5:19:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

yes the WMD is a dangerous and scary weapon, but in some sense it may be good. not the fact that it may cause war (which it won't, the koreans won't detonate it), but it stresses many countries to develop better technology (not necessarily military). it's like a cooking class: if joe makes a mean banana bread, fred's going to want to make something better... like a spicy taco salad. so though the WMD is causing tension, it may lead to great inventions in technology.

Oct 18, 2006, 5:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sapphire, the reason why some humans are hungry for power is simply because they have amibition. world leaders' ambitions are to gain respect from others, which leads to them gaining power. by making that taco salad, fred would receive lots of power in his cooking class...

Oct 18, 2006, 5:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

yeah, cause that'll stop a nuclear war...

Oct 18, 2006, 6:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't respect power-hungry people.

Oct 18, 2006, 6:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

peace and love, a nuclear war may or not happen, but the growth of technology is not to blame. what is to blame is the conflicts between the countries, not the way one country operates. you can be the most awful, powerful country in the world, but if yor traits are opposed by no one, then there won't be tension. if you are a country with qualities that are easily dislikable, then you will have more tensions with others. the most peaceful country, theoretically acn have more tensions than a country that is "power-hungry". so really the way that a nuclear war can be prevented is for every country to change so that no one will disagree with them. that, is impossible.

Oct 18, 2006, 7:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

peace and love, a nuclear war may or not happen, but the growth of technology is not to blame. what is to blame is the conflicts between the countries, not the way one country operates. you can be the most awful, powerful country in the world, but if yor traits are opposed by no one, then there won't be tension. if you are a country with qualities that are easily dislikable, then you will have more tensions with others. the most peaceful country, theoretically acn have more tensions than a country that is "power-hungry". so really the way that a nuclear war can be prevented is for every country to change so that no one will disagree with them. that, is impossible.

Oct 18, 2006, 7:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

whoops

Oct 18, 2006, 7:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Come on guys lets get intanse out there

Oct 18, 2006, 9:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i agree general.

Oct 18, 2006, 9:26:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ahem. Yes.

Oct 18, 2006, 9:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Okay, I must intervene. I am in the fault.

A lot of why would have to say has been said. But just a couple pointers, none of which can be taken from news articles:

I believe it is safe to assume North Korea's intentions. I am glad one of you guys noticed that all of the naysayers have nuclear weapons. NK just wants to be "part of the club," as sad as that is. Does anyone remember the Cold War? it was an arms race. It's deja vu. NK does not want to be left behind. They may or amy not ever use the nuclear weapon. The future is a very dim and misty thing. I am not supportive of any nuclear act. But this seems to be the logic behind their motives.

Second- China is the upcoming industria lpower. They are one of the richest countries in the world. This does not mean their civilians are rich. China is slowly evolving into the sad state that African countires are in. We don't need to snd them money. In fact, we need to get worried. The moguls get power. Power corrupts. Greed is the root of all evil. I don't know about you, but this does generate controversy. Just my deductive reasoning.

I have noticed that many of you are pointingthe finger at the U.S. for crying "wolf in the fold!" They're not the only ones. A United Nations meeting was held within hours of the test. None were in favour (outside of North Korea.) How many nations are in the United Nations? :)

North Korea has not been the most peaceful country. They suffered fro mcivil war and are now divided like Germany once was and Ireland is. This is one of the main problems for all the fuss about nuclear weapons- they're a hostile country. Now, any country preparing nuclear weaopns is not a good sign at all. But there is greater anxiety whe nthe nation has been know to fight and is not allied in peace with many others (espeicially surrounding countries.) As I have said, it seems to me like an arms race. Didn't Palestine or another Eastern Country initiate a nuclear arms program recently? They're wanting to be in on the game.

Food for thought. My apologies. I shall atempt to refrain from participating in your discussions. (they are rightfully your and i suppose I should not intervene.)

Rocking On,

Postman Craig

Oct 19, 2006, 4:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I f you are not sure who I am, do not be afraid. I have a post explaining my position under the Olympics section. Sorry if I have confused any one of you.

Rocking On,

Postman Craig

Oct 19, 2006, 4:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I like your comments...even though u can be annoying. Thankx for the info!

Oct 19, 2006, 5:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

though you are correct postman, i mentioned that in my post of "mutual assured destruction theory". i also mentioned the relation between the Cold War and the North Korea issue. i said that each would build more and more weapons. thank you for the iformation. i'm glad we're on the same terms.

Oct 19, 2006, 5:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sorry, Naive Purple Monkey. I must've Forgotton. My apologies.

Rocking On,

Postman Craig

Oct 19, 2006, 6:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sorry, Naive Purple Monkey. I must've Forgotton. My apologies.

Rocking On,

Postman Craig

Oct 19, 2006, 6:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Double Post. Ooops.

Oct 19, 2006, 6:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Postman I have one thing to say I disagree

Oct 19, 2006, 7:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lol. Why disagree though?

Oct 19, 2006, 8:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why not? :) JK, why would I encourage contradiction of my points.... :) :) :) :) :) :)

Rocking On,

Postman Craig

Oct 19, 2006, 8:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sometimes u talk in such a complicated fashion I hav no choice but to say I agree.

Oct 19, 2006, 9:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

you could disagree though...

Oct 19, 2006, 9:45:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

like me

Oct 19, 2006, 9:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

like me

Oct 19, 2006, 9:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

like the general

Oct 20, 2006, 4:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh....N.K. better not test that thing again....they're gettin on my nerves....

Oct 20, 2006, 5:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

if they do, it's just the "mutual assured destruction theory" yet again.

Oct 20, 2006, 8:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That theory just sucks.

Oct 21, 2006, 3:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

and why does it suck? just because you are very against violence, and all those associated with it, doesn't mean you have the right to insult others opinions. this theory explains the reason for the construction of the bomb, explaining a part of our discussion. why does it suck then? well obviously you know something that i don't.

Oct 22, 2006, 6:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

North Korea thinks that having a nuclear weapon will make them stronger, but really, it just creates an unstarbilized environment and society.
no time to talk now!I gotta go!

Oct 22, 2006, 8:41:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I never insulted your opinion Purple Monkey! You hav no right to assume things like that! It's not like YOU hav created that theory-I even thank you for telling us about it! Or even if you have created it it's a pretty good explanation which explains why some country leaders are doing very stupid things! AND DON'T MISUNDERSTAND ME ALL THE TIME....U ALL THINK I INSULT YOU! DOESN'T THE WEAPON SUCK...DOESN'T IT?!

Oct 22, 2006, 12:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm not supporting NK here but the bomb is making them stronger. yes it is causing problems but it gives them the split second advantage over the rest of the workd. and figuratively in a race that is all you need to wimn in this world

Oct 23, 2006, 4:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

But don't just think about the government, think about the people. How would you feel if you lived in a country like North Korea that isn't a democracy, and you don't get to choose the leader. They could do anything.

Oct 23, 2006, 6:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm not talking about there form of government

Oct 24, 2006, 5:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

NORTH KOREA ISN'T DEMOCRATIC?!?! WHY DIDN'T I KNOW THAT?!?! :(
Okay...that explains the chaos...I learn somethin new everyday from you people-keep up the good work...u guys are sooooo smart!!!!!
(It scares me when I find that I'm so behind in things...:( )

Oct 24, 2006, 7:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

he he he

Oct 25, 2006, 6:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's a communist, which means that everybody works for the common good, nobody really works for themselves. At least that's what my mom says!

Oct 25, 2006, 6:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Actually that is not entirely what communism means, Communism means everyone is equal and everything is owned by the government. your defintion attributes to many more forms of governments

Oct 25, 2006, 8:27:00 PM  

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