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In reply to the discussion: Obama Authorizes Airstrikes In Iraq To Stop Genocide [View all]LTX
(1,020 posts)Second, I can understand the rationale behind the airstrikes against ISIS. I see no diplomatic alternative to forestall the impending disaster that ISIS is fomenting. I don't decide where the US conducts military operations, and neither do you. But I can understand the decision and the objective. If you think there is an alternative, perhaps you would be so kind as to provide it.
With respect to Israel, what possible purpose would bombing Israel serve? Where and who would we bomb, and what would be the objective? Diplomatic pressure seems rather clearly the proper alternative there, which I don't think we have applied in any sufficient measure. Of course, that would be "interference" as well, which you seem to feel is unwarranted under any circumstances. I don't think that such isolationism is either practically or morally correct.