I too find it sketchy that Assad would choose to use chemical weapons now. However, US intelligence reporting they are "certain" is somewhat rare, and they are probably more in the know than many think.
So going off the assumption Assad DID use those weapons, the US needs to carry out long-distance cruise missile strikes and airstrikes. 1.) We would not incur any casualties to our military, and 2.) We would significantly weaken Assad. I know the sentiment here in the US to stay out and focus on our economy, I get that. But we are talking about life and death here. We're all part of a greater human community, forget borders - they are insubstantial. I am willing to endure a tax hike for defense spending, maybe a rougher time paying for my college, to help fund an ending to a horrific genocide in the land of my ancestors (I'm 50% Syrian by descent). Why do people rant and rave about the economy but ignore the basic right we should all have - that to life? People are too numb to the reality of death, especially when humans are KILLING OFF other humans! We do we accept that as a reality? To do so is to subject ourselves to tragedy we can significantly limit or avoid! C'mon people U_U
