https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 05:36:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene/page/2#post-1057810 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 16:13:10 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1057810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: Arab country's intervening never crossed my mind. The US as the world's only police and moral compass to combat human crisis has been ingrained in my head. But yes! Syria's neighbors have some skin in the game and should intervene.</p> <p>Turtle Doves &amp; @rachiecakes: hoping both of your loved ones stay safe, ladies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene/page/2#post-1057769 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 15:50:06 +0000 Dapple Grey 1057769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: + 1<br /> Thank you for sharing your insight, I 100 percent agree. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene/page/2#post-1057734 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 15:30:32 +0000 MrsSCB 1057734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: I'm glad to hear that! I hope we accept pretty much anyone who wants to come here, and I'd be happy if we helped them get here as well. It's such a heartbreaking situation, and I hope your family and friends stay safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene/page/2#post-1057717 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 15:18:50 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1057717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: as far as welcoming people, I'd say the US is doing an alright job already, thank goodness! Many, many Syrian people have been granted Asylum :) &amp; I agree: I wish political games could be set aside for the sake of these people dying in the 1000s.<br /> @rachiecakes: thank you:) same to your friends :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene/page/2#post-1057682 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 14:55:08 +0000 MrsSCB 1057682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd be very hesitant to become involved militarily, but something needs to be done. I've seen the graphic images of things like dead children, chemical burns, mass graves, and I don't see how anyone could look at that and not think we should help somehow. So yes, absolutely, send humanitarian aid. I would even say we should welcome refugees into the US, just get innocent people out of there.</p> <p>ETA: I also wish that our politicians could let go of their extreme partisanship for once to try to come together and make the best decision. Sadly I already see a lot if political posturing over this issue and it just drives me crazy because its obviously very sensitive. Now is not the time for petty partisan bickering. Ugh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene/page/2#post-1057663 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 14:37:35 +0000 rachiecakes 1057663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: love &amp; prayers to you and your family :heart: we have friends there, too :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene/page/2#post-1057643 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 14:16:01 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1057643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: thank you:'( so do we. It's ALL of dh's aunts/uncles, cousins and grandparents. It is my dad's side too. And dh's parents have a gorgeous new-build home that was just bulldozed.<br /> Pray for Syria :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene/page/2#post-1057638 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 14:14:50 +0000 Freckles 1057638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: +1 and i hope your family and friends keep safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene/page/2#post-1057611 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 13:53:05 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1057611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: as I stated: the US may stay and try to rebuild the country's government in a way that will benefit the US. Now, the Arab countries, because there are conflicts of interest (they have symbiotic relationships) will have to risk upsetting the US, but at least they would be a better option because they will not try to implement their beliefs into Syria.</p> <p>***Lets be real, the US is not likely to help any people in their endeavors to build an Islamic government.***</p> <p>And, my opinion is not only based on what The US tells me, but it is a compliation. I add in what I hear first hand, from family living there and having lived there, and hearing the side of the news that they don't air in the US. </p> <p>That all being said: at this point, it is so ugly over there, that I just want the killing to stop, one way or another. Ideally, I hope the killings stop *without* compromising the Syrian people's wishes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1057596 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 13:29:12 +0000 swedishfish 1057596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband works at a news station. He just texted me that we are going to bomb Syria with congressional approval. I can't reach the remote while I nurse! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1057570 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 13:11:38 +0000 mrbee 1057570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: Why should the Arab countries intervene and not the US? Wasn't sure I followed that part... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1057566 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 13:10:39 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1057566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: it is straight up Rwanda- style in Syria right now:( :(<br /> UN cant do anything with all votes....can you guess who won't vote in favor? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1057558 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 13:06:15 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1057558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please, do NOT intervene (unless it is with good intentions and *not* self serving intentions)<br /> The US, like any other country, is self serving. They will intervene and then: they will stick around and implement whatever policies they see fit.<br /> Te people of Syria are trying to fight against a oppressing government, and would like to establish and Islam-friendly government based in th needs of the Syrian people.<br /> How would the US know the needs of Syrian people? (Refer to Iraq, please)</p> <p>I voted, Humanitarian Aid. Syrian people are going through pure hell and torture. You guys have no idea unless you have been there or have family there (we have, we do). They are human beings and they need humanitarian help.</p> <p>For the record, the countries that should intervene are the Arab countries! Get off your behinds, Arab countries!</p> <p>Eta: reason Arab countries haven't intervened is because many of them are in bed with The US &amp;/ Russia </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1057546 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:57:59 +0000 Dapple Grey 1057546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>anyone watching the Obama press conference? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055766 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:20:24 +0000 blackbird 1055766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: honestly, sometimes! I mean, this is why I have a job! And I LIKE my job. It's interesting. I love that the products provide support for our troops on the ground. I'm proud of what we do here. But at the same time, I'm like, "ugh, more war" (especially as a military wife...i know what it's like!). </p> <p>@shutterbug, yup, exactly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055638 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:43:28 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1055638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: well that certainly explains why we the US, if not the world, needs to do something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055616 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:36:39 +0000 babynumber1 1055616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: Thanks for that. I'm a little more educated this afternoon, thanks to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055595 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:25:10 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1055595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's a good Syria 101 for those who might be interested:<br /> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/08/29/9-questions-about-syria-you-were-too-embarrassed-to-ask/" rel="nofollow">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/08/29/9-questions-about-syria-you-were-too-embarrassed-to-ask/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055328 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:15:25 +0000 Shutterbug 1055328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: my dad has this same conflict (job security coming from military strikes). His industry has been (sadly) booming throughout the past decade or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055304 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:08:49 +0000 MamaMoose 1055304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm very conflicted but leaning towards a miltary attack. We have to have a humanitarian effort for sure, but there are economic factors that do affect that US that also have to be considered when deciding if military force is worthwhile/necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055301 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:08:20 +0000 Freckles 1055301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I don't think anyone has an answer as to what the right decision is. This "conversation" reflects the back and forth as to what is the way to go: <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2013/08/the-debate-over-intervention-in-syria.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2013/08/the-debate-over-intervention-in-syria.html</a></p> <p>All we know for sure is that it's a horrible and sad situation over there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055261 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:50:12 +0000 yoursilverlining 1055261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't believe that a military strike on Syria will lead to a more extended war. The countries that are against US action (like Russia and China) are not going to go to war against the US basically on the behalf of Syria (I don't think). </p> <p>The concern I have with only doing humanitarian aid is whether or not it will actually get to the people who need it; or whether it will be diverted and controlled (as often happens) by the people in power; accomplishing very little actual help/change. </p> <p>I am most concerned with how any intervention will affect not only Syria, but Egypt especially - and the entire middle east. I don't know what I prefer we do, as I have not kept current enough to make an informed opinion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055230 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:40:19 +0000 illumina 1055230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we need to intervene, I say "we" because I'm kind of surprised the UK have voted against it... I thought it was a certainty a few days ago. I'm not sure military action is the *best* action, but I don't think we can sit back any longer either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055219 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:38:20 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1055219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Humanitarian aid, yes.</p> <p>An attack? A strike? Hell no. It will start a full-on world war. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055206 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:34:48 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1055206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is a really complicated question and I don't think there are any great answers. I certainly don't pretend to be an expert on the Middle East... and no matter how diligently I follow the news and politics from there I'm not sure I have any great answers.</p> <p>Chemical weapons was the "red line" that the administration drew, so I know they must feel compelled to act.</p> <p>Over 100,000 people have already died in this conflict.</p> <p>President Clinton says that his one great regret of his presidency was not intervening in Rwanda sooner.</p> <p>I guess all of these facts lead me to think that there should be some kind of intervention to try and quell the humanitarian crisis there. What that should look like? I have no idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055198 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:30:16 +0000 MrsH 1055198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think a strike would deter anyone from using chemical weapons in the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055135 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:14:06 +0000 loveisstrange 1055135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think this is a UN problem, not a US one. The UN should be determining how to deal with it.</p> <p>I think military intervention would be a very, very bad idea. I'm all for humanitarian aid though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055118 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:09:43 +0000 Freckles 1055118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Do you feel pressured to support military action in general because it relates to your job? (honest curiosity, not trying to start a debate!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1055091 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:03:35 +0000 Freckles 1055091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: If you recall, US went against UN security council and invaded Iraq the second time around. With Syria, it will never pass UN because Russia and China will block it. </p> <p>Humanitarian aid only for now. The Syrian government poses no threat to the US or US government, so there is no argument for a military strike.</p> <p>For now, i agree with this article that came out recently: <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/08/a-brief-argument-against-war-in-syria/279078/" rel="nofollow">http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/08/a-brief-argument-against-war-in-syria/279078/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/syria-should-we-intervene#post-1054916 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:09:19 +0000 LovelyPlum 1054916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm conflicted. On one hand, the humanitarian crisis is real, and bad. On the other, intervening in civil wars is messy business, especially when it's not 100% clear that the side your backing is any "better" than the side currently in power. </p> <p>This doesn't strike me as all that similar to the recent Iraq war-if anything, maybe Desert Storm. But even then, the comparison isn't great. </p> <p>And the UN is a problem, too. France backs action. Cameron backs action, but the UK is (understandably) unsure. Of course Russia and China say no, but that's to be expected. So what do you do? The US's biggest Arab ally, Egypt, is in a crisis of its own, and the threat of militants using the Syrian conflict to cause wider regional issues is quite real.</p> <p>Problems all around, I'd say. Intervening militarily looks tempting, but honestly, I'm just not sure it would do much. </p>