fredman,

I would certainly agree with you that perhaps the 'just war' theory cannot be applied to situations in places like Nigeria and Sudan, since they are not a threat to the national security of the U.S.

In your last statement you said that:

"It is inappropriate for anyone to suggest that the US is acting unjustly by taking a minimal stance against these type of situations."

I agree, yet I believe a minimal stance on our part should be taken in regards to places like Nigeria, Sudan - and China. I don't know what 'minimal stance', if any, that we are taking in regards to Nigeria and Sudan. We were taking a 'minimal stance' against China, and then stopped.

On the other hand, I believe it is very much a debatable issue as to whether or not Iraq was a threat to our national security, though I am not interested in discussing that issue.