Quote Originally Posted by Montmorency View Post
There is a fork when addressing international law/norms, its validity, especially the question of reprisal:

1. Think again, asshole. >> you better have had a damn good reason.

2. Did they save me a spot in the bunker? >> ...

For the sake of clarity, would you please extend on the rationale of this dichotomy you suggest?

In part, because I am not a fan of dualism in decision making as it too easily limits problem solving. Also, because as a baseball fan, I am always mindful of Bera's advice on forks in the road.