The number of Americans who don't understand that starting a war with another country entitles them to attack you in return is amazing.

The reason you don't pick fights, even if you don't care about behaving decently, is that somebody will surprise you one day, and it won't be pleasant.

@jmax Distance and firepower has protected them for a long time. When it comes, it's going to be a shock. The natural conclusion of it not coming for such a long time is perceived immunity, and that's dangerous for everybody.