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Mike, in the long run view, you are right. But that's no excuse not to address issues such as this. Public policy is capable of being multi-faceted, nuanced and intricate. Whether or not it is, in execution, depends on our leaders, but we're obviously capable of implementing programs to improve indigenous health and education while simultaneously addressing water conservation ... or import duties ... or telecommunications ... or a multitude of other things.
I can't see a valid reason to ignore or diminish the importance of dealing with North Korea. I'm not suggesting we immediately draw up invasion plans (or ever, really) but the last couple of decades have shown that the problem is highly resistant to sanctions and diplomatic measures and continues to worsen.
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