[Hoot Gibson]

The U.S. gives alot to NK, don't forget that. Also, China isn't behind this crap, they think it's just as stupid as we do.

This isn't a NK vs. U.S. situation...it's NK - SK. It's not about if the Obama administration will do something about it, it's about if SK will do something about it. We will have South Korea's back with whatever happens, it's not Obama's or anyone is this admin's decision.

With all due respect, Vundy, and I know that the message from the Obama White House is the same as from the Bush White House with regards to China, what reason do we really have to believe that China is not encouraging North Korea behind the scenes? They were the North's allies during the Korean War and they are actively building up their navy and missile technology to challenge the US in the Pacific. Our government's reaction to North Korea's provocations and nuclear buildup gives the Chinese valuable intelligence about how we might react to an attack on Taiwan.

We were the South Koreans' ally during the war and the war has never ended. I don't see how you can say that this is provocation does not involve the US.The US has more than 28,000 troops stationed in South Korea. Anything that North Korea does to threaten the truce should be a top priority of the Obama administration. The weak reaction to North Korea's sinking of a ship a few months ago in which 46 sailors died does encourage attacks like the one that occurred this morning.