A closer look at the debate on how Washington should respond.

Bolstering security measures to foil the next attack, not retaliation, should be the U.S. government's priority.

At some point, such propaganda may become a self-fulfilling threat to peace.

Without Chinese revelations about Chinese hacking and espionage, a cyber-détente is unlikely.

By portraying the attack as acceptable, the United States is surrendering valuable ground.