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48. I think there are certainly those who have asked for intervention in other places.

At the moment, Syria is in the forefront because of their bloody civil war and yes, likely their region. I don't think it's a good argument to say we shouldn't intervene due to the atrocities in Syria because we didn't intervene in other places with atrocities. I think we should avoid taking sides in civil wars in general particularly if our involvement would just kill more people.

If it were up to me, I'm sure I could come up with a very long list of things I'd rather spend our money on than military intervention. And if we're going to intervene I'd rather see humanitarian efforts.

When and how do you believe we should get involved? Do you disagree with the President asking the Congress to weigh in? Why do you think they're discussing intervention if it's not about chemical weapons?