Dan,

Yes you sure can. it would not be a smart thing to do. So you have to try alternative strategies until your hand is forced. If you look at the grass roots movement that is driving what they call "radical Islam" it presents a big problem. Not counting NK. You have to remember this movement has called for a return to the historical boundries of the Ottoman empire and the destruction of Isreal. That means a big chunck of real estate would have to be converted to Islamic states. This is not a new idea and is based on religous interpretation and is 200+ years old. It cannot be negotiated our bought out to appease those driving the movement. It is not just Osama he is just the first face we will see. It is bigger than most can imagine and will last our lifetime.