If that were really true
You both misunderstand me. I never said it was true. I said that is the
theory. Like all theories there is a difference between it and practice. That theory didn't stop the OK bombings, either.
It doesn't change the fact that this has always been, since our founding, the basic theory we have operated under.
edit: and BTW I'm not saying that I agree with the theory either, or that I support it, etc.
I do have a problem however when the chairman of BA steps up and displays such a basic misunderstanding of American security philosophy.