> South Korea probably went too far in the other direction. In what direction? Freedom, self-determination, democracy, rule of law? Should someone who staged a

> South Korea probably went too far in the other direction. In what direction? Freedom, self-determination, democracy, rule of law? Should someone who staged a coup not be arrested? Poor guy! He can plead in court that he was scared, in trial with a jury and judge. > If I were the sitting president I'd probably be scared too, and might take risks to try to hold onto power as long as possible even to the point of declaring martial law or something. :)