I think when being threatened hough-we must stand up in response. So in this particular case, it is warranted. I am hoping to see any missile launched at us blown out of the sky. Pretty certain that would be the beginning and end of this. But yes, NK is not a pleasant enemy.

I also think, but just an opinion, that Kim's feathers are ruffled because this President is tough talking-and actually acting as well. So Kim is pushing back to see just how far he can push back against the United States?

As for backing Kim in a corner-pretty certain it will turn around and bite him. In fact I am about positive it will. And looking at his 'kindness' extended  towards his own family members, I sure hope that is the case.

But we, the USA, need to stand our ground here. Doing nothing enables. That is my opinion re Kim and NK.

In fact doing nothing, or enabling and appeasing got us into this mess we  now find ourselves in with our own Mexican/American border?