In this international game of politics, propaganda, half-truths and flat out lies one would think that perhaps "sending a message" can be accomplished more than one way.

I honestly do not see an end to religious based conflict. I see the stakes being driven higher and higher, religious organizations becoming more and more bold in their convictions and actions.

I think by wagging this specific tail (that of the possibility of the US resuming the development of tactical nukes) that the administration is sending a MESSAGE to would be nations that we are ready to step up to the plate, as sad as that may sound.

I do not see pacvisim(sp) as being an option here. I think that those who want to harm us are waiting specifically for signs of weakness on which to focus their attention.

Talking about bowing out of a treaty is quite a bit different then instituting a new development program and resumption of testing.