I wonder though what would be said in years to come by those who protest now if the yanks didn't go in and get control. Perhaps if the oil was controlled by the chinese, maybe a radical muslim state, the russians?
So Rod from what you have posted I assume that you would have no objections to China taking control of Australia so they can control and protect their access to our resources.
I personally do not see that the US has right any more than Russia or China to control by force another countries resources.
