> perhaps i am too young and naive, but i am terrified of playing that game. The problem with this approach is that in every future conflict this argument will

> perhaps i am too young and naive, but i am terrified of playing that game. The problem with this approach is that in every future conflict this argument will be in play and so in every future conflict there is no plausible way to finish the conflict other than let the aggressor roll with it. This might be the first time when a nuclear weapon is used offensively without being fired.