Wake-up call falls on deaf ears?

US Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) spoke to Congress ten days ago (on February 12), saying in part:

This nation is about to embark upon the first test of a revolutionary doctrine applied in an extraordinary way at an unfortunate time. The doctrine of preemption -- the idea that the United States or any other nation can legitimately attack a nation that is not imminently threatening but may be threatening in the future -- is a radical new twist on the traditional idea of self defense. It appears to be in contravention of international law and the UN Charter. And it is being tested at a time of world-wide terrorism, making many countries around the globe wonder if they will soon be on our -- or some other nation's -- hit list.

Clearly, North Korea is one of those countries thinking that they are next on our hit list. Please read the whole speech. It's very well reasoned. When you are finished, get your leaders, congressional and otherwise to read it, too. May we yet see peace.