Reply #24: I think that the biggest dilemma.

[TeflonTalons]

War used to be lines of men or ships or planes fighting each other. We could see them coming (usually) and marshal our forces for defense. Thus, it made sense to wait until we saw 'the whites of their eyes' before engaging. Nuclear weapons changed all that and will forever bring into question the difference between a pre-emptive strike vs. a defensive one.

I have no idea where to draw the line either; we can't be sitting ducks, but we can't be the world's bully either.

Thanks for your response!