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Originally Posted by patfla06
I'm just tired of seeing the U.S. as the "world's policemen."
We put our troops at risk for countries that hate us to begin
with and never appreciate our efforts.
We need to stay out of other countries problems!
We never seem to have an understanding of the problems
To begin with.
I am empathetic with populations/countries that do not
have our democracy and freedom.
That being said DEMOCRACY does NOT WORK with people
who do not believe in the sanctity of life.
We need to stay out of Syria!
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Generally speaking I have been against all this action, inaction, whatever and can make a case, but what makes this more confusing is that I can also make a case for using military.
Syria and Iran are allies. Iran has also these same weapons....disregarding what Syria has done will embolden Iran. Why we did not step up earlier is a good question. Remember the President has drawn a few red lines with Iran also.
Also, keep in mind, it is frustrating being the cops, but with power comes responsibility. We have lost much respect the past few years in the middle east and while we should not be involved in other countries internal problems, can anyone say that this "problem" stays internal ? So many countries are backed and allies of Al Queda and have a known goal of bringing the worst of weapon to our shores. Do we embolden them and just allow them to continue.
As I said, I honestly can make a case on either side.
I do not in any way feel that action is required because we are "good guys" and to send a message to the world, etc. This has been going on for years.....well over 100,000 people have died....men, women and children. A lot of war crimes have been committed in that time and all we did was give it very small lip service.
What will swing how I feel is hearing, and I have yet to hear it, is EXACTLY what the President plans to do. I am still not clear on that. I do not know what it means to "hold the regime responsible"....does that mean topple the regime ? If so, that is more than a few missel strikes. That I still do not understand.
I am on board with both Senate and Congress debating and voting, but oppose any kind of political games which are beginning. The President MUST be part of this debate....MUST.