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Old 09-05-2013, 08:43   #20
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Originally Posted by DocIllinois View Post
What is the analogy here? A strike on Syria would destabilize the region enough to cause widespread warfare?
Whether or not you put 'boots on the ground', is an air strike on a sovereign nation considered an act of war? The Secretary of State is of the opinion it is not. I think it depends on your perspective, whether or not you are on the receiving end.
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