I think you're right. We can only use this stick for so long before other countries wise up to the fact that something which wasn't politicized becomes a polit

I think you're right. We can only use this stick for so long before other countries wise up to the fact that something which wasn't politicized becomes a political tool --even if it's rationalized as "necessary". There are some things which despite all differences, should remain, such as diplomatic representation, among other things.