I don’t understand our policy regarding Syria. We have taken a position in the past of protecting populations under direct attack by their own government. The UN resolution was vetoed by Russia and China, emboldening the bully dictator Assad to move troops, heavy armour and cannon against virtually unarmed civilian populations. And there is silence. Shouldn’t we be joining with the Arab League to drop humanitarian aid to those under attack? What a great diplomatic bonanza that would produce for the United States!
Wouldn’t it be wise to bring NATO and the Arab League into this to create an imminent threat of military intervention or support ala Libya for the free army? There are so many steps beyond sanctions and diplomatic withdrawal that can send a message short of actual direct military intervention. It is time to show moral leadership and stop the killing.
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