Are we invading Syria like we did Iraq?

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5. Obama says no, for what his word is worth.

Which makes a missle strike a futile gesture. It will not affect Assad's ability to fight the rebels. It will not damage any military infrastructure the Russians can't replace in a few days. It will not eliminate chemical weapons or prevent their future use. In short, there is no military strategic or tactical purpose to be accomplished by a missle strike alone. It is merely a face-saving political statement, one that will result in civilian deaths and likely escalate the war and extend it outside Syria's borders.