More bombs
I do not accept the false dichotomy that being anti-bombing is to be
in some way pro chemical weapons, pro Syrian war or pro Russia.
It is possible to oppose war with every bone in your body simply because it is a never-ending cycle of suffering, destruction and terrible waste.
In a practical way, it is also possible to oppose action that has no long-term plan attached. We have seen over and over and over again in recent times that bombing is the "easy" bit. It's the rebuilding and recovery that takes insight, thoughtfulness, courage and patience.
It is possible to oppose war with every bone in your body simply because it is a never-ending cycle of suffering, destruction and terrible waste.
In a practical way, it is also possible to oppose action that has no long-term plan attached. We have seen over and over and over again in recent times that bombing is the "easy" bit. It's the rebuilding and recovery that takes insight, thoughtfulness, courage and patience.
I have been devastated by Syria since day one and have done what I can
to help directly with the refugee crisis and to try to raise awareness
of the evil unfolding there. It is dismaying to read elsewhere the
suggestion that opposing bombs now is the equivalent of not caring about
Syrian civilians. That's nonsense.
Having said that, I am certainly NOT joining the bizarre excitement that Putin has threatened to retaliate by bringing down our own government and/or infrastructure. Much as I loathe Mrs May's outfit, it would be an odd thing indeed to celebrate a malicious foreign power attacking our country in any way. Putin wants chaos. We should not.
Having said that, I am certainly NOT joining the bizarre excitement that Putin has threatened to retaliate by bringing down our own government and/or infrastructure. Much as I loathe Mrs May's outfit, it would be an odd thing indeed to celebrate a malicious foreign power attacking our country in any way. Putin wants chaos. We should not.
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