For those against the attack, what should have been done after the chemical attacks?

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61. I think the attack was an appropriate military response given the gas attack

Our military is not only our means of national defense, they are also the only force capable of maintaining international law.
I suspect members of the Joint Chiefs confronted Trump and informed him the attack would be carried out. Why they have let other such actions by Assad go by I am not sure. It may be that lsos has put us in a position where we are forced to establish some authority given the distrust we now have among world leaders.
The lsos has merely used the situation in his favor, enhanced by the lack of concern by Repub House members. The difference of reaction from the House is that they know this type of action makes the CinC look like he is in command. They denied that to Obama and are willing to give it to the lsos.
It is difficult to call out this strike as criminal, especially if congress refuses to establish their authority in the matter, and, the strike can be seen as a reaction to an even greater crime in international terms.
The use of the situation to distract us from criminal investigations of the lsos is inexcusable; with blame falling equally on the MSM. Holding a fake security council meeting at a golf course is a new low in American history.