My preference is that we not be involved in the Syrian civil war.
As it stands right now, we are funding, arming, and training belligerents on one side.
And threatening to attack the other side.
...the "other side" launched a chemical attack, and has demonstrated it's no better than a terrorist organization.
You may not care about preventing another attack or the crisis of millions of refugees, but the U.S. and the world community are not going to stand idly by.
Number of Syrian refugees tops 2 million mark with more on the way
GENEVA, September 3 (UNHCR) – The number of Syrians forced to seek shelter abroad since civil war began in March 2011 passed the 2 million mark on Tuesday with no sign of the outflow ending soon.
"The war is now well into its third year and Syria is haemorrhaging women, children and men who cross borders often with little more than the clothes on their backs," the UN refugee agency said in a statement released to mark the milestone.
"This trend is nothing less than alarming, representing a jump of almost 1.8 million people in 12 months," UNHCR said. One year ago today, the number of Syrians registered as refugees or awaiting registration stood at about 230,670 people.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres said Syria had become "a disgraceful humanitarian calamity with suffering and displacement unparalleled in recent history." He added that "the only solace is the humanity shown by the neighbouring countries in welcoming and saving the lives of so many refugees."
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http://www.unhcr.org/522495669.html
Obama announces extra $300 million in aid for Syrians, refugees
http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/18/19018208-obama-announces-extra-300-million-in-aid-for-syrians-refugees?lite
Touring Refugee Camp, Kerry Sees Mounting Syrian Suffering
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/19/world/middleeast/touring-refugee-camp-kerry-sees-mounting-syrian-suffering.html
Jimmy Carter: The world now has a chance to end war in Syria (September 11)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023695775
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