And there is where you nail it. They get away with it due to the threat. It would be expensive, but they know full well they'd stand no chance should they put u

And there is where you nail it. They get away with it due to the threat. It would be expensive, but they know full well they'd stand no chance should they put up a serious blockade. That is also why US Navy Carrier Strike Groups 3 and 10 are always within business distance of that area. Mutually assured threats. It is a sad world that we live in.