Understanding Syria

NPR has a very helpful story that explains the situation in Syria, why the US and its allies have a difficult decision to make about involvement, and how the crisis is different from the one in Libya in 2011.

http://www.npr.org/2013/08/29/216858049/why-syria-is-more-complicated-than-libya

Maps would be helpful in understanding the geography of the peoples and religions, so here you go:

Are US drones terrorising civilians? - Inside Story Americas - Al Jazeera English

We've discussed the justification for using controversial weapons in war, from the atomic bomb to Agent Orange.  The latest debate in this unending cycle involves the use of unmanned drones to carry out attacks and assassinations.  Watch the video and read the short article that accompanies it:

Are US drones terrorising civilians? - Inside Story Americas - Al Jazeera English

Then post a comment to this posting answering the following questions:
Is the use of drones to assassinate terrorist targets an acceptable tactic?  Why or why not?
Also, what fears and concerns could be caused by the increasing use of drones?  (Think about how the atomic bomb led to fears of nuclear war.)

Finally, you must respond to a classmates' posting, replying thoughtfully to their opinion and ideas, not simply agreeing or disagreeing.