So you want to have a secret nuclear weapons program? Fine, we are taking away your iPod—now go to your room! The iPod won’t get you to change your behavior? Even better, no plasma TV for you!
This seems to be the new idea in sanctions presented by the Bush Administration, which is backed and coordinated by the United Nations: luxury sanctions. Since the other sanctions imposed on Kim Jong I1 hasn’t persuaded him to stop the testing of nuclear weapons, the Bush Administration has decided to hit him where it hurts…his love for luxury items. It seems he likes to live it up with cognac, a ride on a Harley, watching his favorite movie “The Bodyguard” starring Whitney Houston (what???) on his plasma, listening to his favorite tunes on his iPod, riding around North Korea on his Segway personal scooter and the list goes on and on.
I think this is a very interesting angel indeed. Obviously the previous sanctions imposed hit the North Koreans where it hurt and had little effect on Kim, but sanctions that directly affect the lifestyle he is accustomed to? Priceless.
What do you think of this out of the box idea?
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