The North Korea Solution

I have thought of a sure fire way to completely solve the North Korea situation. It wouldn't cost the United States anything, there would be few casualties and we could get rid of some access (albeit once beloved) baggage.

I was not able to watch the NBA Hall of Fame induction speeches when they were happening (because of the time difference), but thanks to youtube I was able to see them after the fact. If you didn't hear, three of the all time greats we inducted into the Hall at their respective positions. David Robinson, John Stockton and Michael Jordan. Now obviously one name stands above the other two, however I believe his is the solution we have been looking for.

If you haven't seen the speeches, I highly encourage you to check them out. David Robinson was the first of the night and it was beautiful. He was sincere, honest and truthful. He directed all of his success up. He made an acknowledgement that the things he accomplished on the court were not actions he was able to do by himself. He was just an instrument of a greater power. During his speech he spoke openly about his devotion to San Antonio and more importantly God.

John Stockton was funny, self-deprecating and humble. He made sure to mention the most important people that allowed him to achieve success. At various times he spoke of his brothers and the competitive nature which was brought about by playing with them as he grew up. He told tales of each of his coaches, and how they enabled him to become a better basketball player and a better person. He brought it home by thanking his wife and children for keeping him grounded and focused.

Then Michael Jordan stepped to the microphone. It has been apparent for a long time that Michael was the best. No player has ever come into the league with the intensity, willpower and work ethic of this one man. He took time to rub that fact into everyone's collective face. No one was off limits during Jordan's speech. He attacked his high school coach, the player that was put in the final varsity spot, Dean Smith, Jeff Van Gundy, even the guy he pushed down so that he could make his final shot as a Chicago Bull (Byron Russell). So my question is, do we worship someone that expects us to honor his every selfish desire? Or, should we give him to North Korea and kill two birds with one stone.

During some reading awhile back I remember reading that on a peace trip to the United States Kim Jong-Il asked for a recess in the meeting. He was granted this time, and used it to watch a basketball game that was happening. Turns out, outside being a fantastic golfer, Kim Jong-Il is a huge basketball fan. The game he was watching, Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls.

This is what I'm thinking. Jordan was joking about playing professionally again after he turned 50. How about we make his dream come true. Convince North Korea to setup a professional basketball league, and we will give them Michael Jordan (with the condition that they halt any and all nuclear testing). Kim Jong-Il will be thrilled cause he can watch his favorite basketball player, Jordan is happy cause he's playing basketball and the US is happy because we can halt the arms race a little and get an egomaniac to go away.

How does this not benefit all parties involved?