http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/26/17467220-syrian-rebels-ask-us-to-shoot-down-assads-warplanes-with-patriot-missiles?lite
More Western Intervention?
Regardless of anyones personal position on western intervention in middle eastern conflicts, it has been a hot topic in the media, and in this class, and understandably so.
This article is an update on an evolving issue in Syria. Some in Syria, including militants, civilians, and a preacher, quoted in the article, want the United States to help the situation in the area by defending the rebels with "Patriot Missiles".
As the article explains, NATO has no intentions fo helping either side, the Assad regiem or the rebels.
I dont excuse what Assad's regiem has done, lots of atrocities are cited in the article, he is clearly not meant to be in power. Clearly corrupt, clearly without the health of his people in the forefront of his mind. But I think before the US sends more money or suplies to another part of the world, especially an area as volatile as the middle east, we should think about our past experiences in "trying to help" another country throw off a corrupt ruler.
Not to mention we have lots of other issues at home to be dealing with. Before we start another system of suport for another country, lets think twice about what that's gotten us in the past, and do we have the money to start yet another military adventure in the area?
Maybe the UN should be the one to intervene in these humanitarian crisis (thats what it's turned into) in Syria.
What is the best way to deal with rouge regiems like Assad's?
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