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Daswig, obviously a free and democratic country such as Taiwan has every right to their sovereignty. But agitating Beijing because they have a false sense of security is not wise. It's not a matter of Taiwan subjugating itself to Beijing without a fight, it's matter of having the capability to fight. SO, if the balance tips the other way, don't provoke them.
Before you go yelling at me, read my entire post. Your reply, no, your ranting implies that I am pro-Beijing, by the tone of your post. What does JFK have to do with my post or anything? I don't think my post warranted that type of response. Please calm down.
Now as to your other points, I'm not sure about nukes but I agree that we should stop being so wishy-washy about arm sales to Taiwan. On the other hand, China may read that as provocation.
As far as standing by our friends in Taiwan, we go back and forth on this all the time. Usually Congress supports Taiwan (as I said in my earlier post). Often times we don't. we act in our self-interest (as do others). As the realists say, "friends today, enemies tomorrow".
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