I am against any US military intervention in Syria (and Iran)

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7. You don't get my premise at all

Slavery would have been abolished in other ways and Hitler would have never happened if WWI hadn't happened. He was a direct product of WWI.

There was a very active underground railroad where slaves went to the northern states to gain their freedom. Surely you've hear of it. Other forms of pressure could easily have been used. Sanctions and refusal to do business with slave owners could have been used.

War is not necessary if you want to implement change. Ask Gandhi or Mandela or MLK Jr. how to bring major change.