Why is the USA making excuses for North Korea?

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North Korea attempted to launch three missles one of which failed and the word is that a fourth missle has just been launched. North Korea continues to boldly flex it's military muscle as America continues to make lame excuses for North Korea's behavior, I heard one ret. general say that North Korea is just looking for attention. The ret. general then went on to say that Iran was a bigger threat then North Korea which I think is B.S it's as if the fact that North Korea having nukes is making America back off the bold talk that was displayed in the case of Iraq. Other nations watching this will soon be trying to develop their nuclear programs as Iran is doing.....b/c it seems a good tool in keeping America off of their backs.