To Members of US Congress
Hello
Today, I call upon us members of the US Congress to pass a resolution to take action against North Korea. Kim Jong-Il has clearly told us what he wants and is intending to do with nuclear weapons.
In his speech to "the weak Americans," he told us North Korea will "stand up to this great oppressor." [the US] Then, he continues, "The people of North Korea will stand up to the tyranny and imperialistic ambition of the United States with not only nuclear arms at the ready, but over 1.2 million fighting troops
As a representative of the United States government, I feel that we must take action immediately. First, we need to work with the UN and other countries to resolve this threat as quickly as possible. It is important that we do not jump into this issue too soon and use unnecessary force. However, we need to be firm and clear about what is expected of North Korea and what the results will be if our diplomatic efforts are not met.
I call upon you other US representatives to work with me to use the power we have as elected representatives. It is our duty to protect the American people.
Senator Austin
Comments
Senator Austin,
I agreed, if we do not act on this newest threat made by North Korea, what stops other countries from taking the same path North Korea has. However, in the past the UN hasn’t always been a prime supporter of US foreign policy, so I ask are you willing to go it alone, much like we have done in Iraq. I do agree that we need to respond to North Korea, but how we deal with them is another question. On thing that I do not want to see is the US biting off more than it can chew, I need to know how far you’re willing to go Mr. Austin.
The good thing is your not alone in your call for action, I have recently talked to the Secretary of State about this news, and he too believes action must be taken. I hope that in the coming week both the US and the International Community will have come to some sort of verdict. One thing we cannot afford is debating this too long, a decision has to be made, and quickly.
Regards,
Jon Martin, Va-D
Posted by: Jon Martin | November 17, 2006 01:16 AM