Talk:Tensions rise between North Korea and United States

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Contradiction[edit]

While in the 2nd paragraph it states that "...North may launch a long range missile toward the U.S. state of Hawaii in July." While in paragraph 4 it says that their is a 500 mile gap that the missile will not be able to reach Hawaii. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Irunongames (talkcontribs) 23:17, 18 June 2009

Don't forget to sign your comments. I think it is ok, however. It clearly states "toward" and doesn't say that it would hit or could hit Hawaii. It is a question of direction. --SVTCobra 23:31, 18 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Oh sorry. I miss read. Note: Updated situationIrunongames (talk) 00:07, 19 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The U.S. says they have no intentions of boarding the ship using force, but would act in accordance with United Nations resolutions and ask for permission to board the vessel. If the U.S. Navy does not receive permission to board the vessel, then no military, U.S. or otherwise, will attempt to board it using force although America's top military officer says the U.S. Navy is prepared to stop the ship.

Who writes this rubbish? I'm getting a headache trying to understand exactly what is meant. --128.243.253.114 (talk) 06:22, 20 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Seems perfectly clear to me. –Juliancolton | Talk 06:25, 20 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
The sentence was missing a comma (now fixed), but otherwise it seems to make very good sense to me. Tempodivalse [talk] 13:52, 20 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]