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In reply to the discussion: Should Syria not be punished for using chemical weapons because Russia and China don't care.... [View all]Barack_America
(28,876 posts)24. If chemical weapons were used by Assad"s forces, Assad is to blame.
After all, it is technically illegal to manufacture chemical weapons, let alone put them into warheads and leave them in positions where they could be used, by a direct order or by a rogue commander. He's in charge of that military and has to answer for what they do.
So, my "punish" list would be limited to those in the Syrian military capable of using those weapons, from Assad on down. Or the rebels who used them, if that is somehow determined.
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Should Syria not be punished for using chemical weapons because Russia and China don't care.... [View all]
Barack_America
Aug 2013
OP
Those innocent civilians should definitely be punished by indiscriminate drones and airstrikes
NoOneMan
Aug 2013
#1
it doesnt matter whether you are endorsing force to stop what is already happening, you know
seabeyond
Aug 2013
#14
so you really are not a reflective, but impulsive poster. got it. take care of that garden. nt
seabeyond
Aug 2013
#21
If by not advocating murder and rape (to solve such) means Im not reflective, sure
NoOneMan
Aug 2013
#35
no... i am referring more to ignoring what i say and postulating what you want to argue. nt
seabeyond
Aug 2013
#37
well, too bad so sad. That is what the U.N. is all about. If one of the big powers says no, that is
quinnox
Aug 2013
#19
So use of chemical weapons is okay, if you can bribe the right country to protect you?
Barack_America
Aug 2013
#25
What would you suggest be done if chemical weapons were used by the rebels instead? -- n/t
mazzarro
Aug 2013
#28
If someone commits a crime and the jury acquits, should you capture and imprison the person?
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#12
"a regular majority to pass general legislation and a super majority for things like military action
Douglas Carpenter
Aug 2013
#44
i guess no one has an opinion on whether one takes the position of allowing chemical weapon use or
seabeyond
Aug 2013
#13
"Punish your own damn regime for the genocides they've perpetrated around the world."
EX500rider
Aug 2013
#26