[Old Teufel Hunden]

"But what about democracy and civil rights?"

I know you're being facetious and I would agree that would be great, but I don't see any Jeffersons, Madisons or Washingtons to step into the breach and set up a liberal democracy in Syria. We can't solve the worlds problems. I think America's world role is more akin to Britain in the 19th century. Look out after her own self interests and be the beacon of Democracy and freedom. Spread the gospel of self government. When countries are ready for it, we can assist them.

[DIRTYSECRET]

Whoever leads those countries will have a need to kill people from time to time.Why we let some of those people here is beyond me.

[Fitzy_888]

Neither side is taking prisoners in Syria and if Assad prevails he will hunt down, torture and kill any suspected rebel (any Sunni) or (any Sunni) army deserter for the next thirty years. It’s all or nothing for both sides so long as Assad remains in control. There will never be any nogiations with Assad in power. That was the folly of John Kerry.