[kgoerz]

It makes absolutely no sense for Assad to use chemical weapons. He has the rebels backed in a corner. He was about to launch an offensive to crush them even more. An offensive that's been put on hold because of this situation. He knew using chemical weapons would bring the U.S into the fight. Even if he was loosing it's not like chemical weapons give you some great tactical advantage, They hinder your own troops greatly. They actually suck as a weapon. It's a dirty weapon that bogs down both sides. The military in general hates the thought of using them.