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6 Arguments For And Against Intervention In Syria
The top 3 arguments on each side.
For: We could help make a better Syria
Untangling the Pro-Intervention Argument / Via commentarymagazine.com
Replacing a dictator with moderates among the rebels will make a safer country for everyone involved.
For: The fewer tyrants in the world, the better
Untangling the Pro-Intervention Argument / Via commentarymagazine.com
We can't get rid of all tyrants, but shouldn't we help remove dictators whenever it's in our power?
For: We must keep America's promise to the world
Untangling the Pro-Intervention Argument / Via commentarymagazine.com
America claims that all men and women are created equal, and that everyone deserves liberty. We should help make that a reality for the abused and oppressed.
Against: U.S. and allied security is not threatened, and an attack on Syria won't make us more secure
Congress Should Reject an Attack on Syria / Via theamericanconservative.com
And attacking Syria may make us less secure.
Against: A rebel victory could mean genocide for Syria's large Christian population
In Praise Of Rand Paul & His ‘Bible-Thumping’ / Via theamericanconservative.com
Christians make up 10% of Syria's population. Putting radical Islamists in charge of Syria's government could put all of their lives at stake.
Against: Attacking Syria could trigger deeper conflict with Iran and Hizbullah
Congress Should Reject an Attack on Syria / Via theamericanconservative.com
That could threaten international security, harm the global trade, and sabotage any chance of peacefully halting Iran's nuclear program.