Let's take a look at your objectives:

(09-05-2013 11:57 PM)john01992 Wrote:  -end a bloody civil war

A "limited" action will do nothing to accomplish this.

Quote:-prevent the further use of chemical weapons

A "limited" action will do nothing to accomplish this.

Quote:-prevent syria from becoming a jihadist hotbed

Then we should support Assad, not oppose him.

Quote:-prevent a non secular government from being established

Then we should support Assad, not oppose him.

Quote:-prevent US ground troops from being deployed

Certainly not going to control the chemical weapons without doing this..

Quote:-prevent military equipment from being put in the hands of militia's who may become enemies of the US after the civil war ends

Not without putting boots on the ground.

Quote:-take a course of action thats supported by the international community

Well we do have our accordion--France--behind us.

Damn, owl. You did him in hard on that reply. Not sure he can post here again.