"Of course, this logic is contingent upon the fact that pursuing nuclear weapons in a sovereign state is a right (which I think it is)."
That is it isn't it, are we going to be the world police.
Or are we gonna treat others the way we would like to be treated.

The N.Koreans want to be taken seriously.
If I was in their position, I would to.
Just because they are not America,
doesn't mean they have no sovereign rights.

We should open up trade and have freindly relations with all nations.
We should bring all our troops home from everywhere.
Start treating other countries with respect.
Instead of targets for merchintilism.