Saving credibility of the U.S. is no reason to go to war

09/09/13

The best reason for the United States to attack Syria was reported by columnist William Marsden. He wrote, "If he (Obama) takes no action, his foreign policy will be in tatters and his credibility shot."

Unfortunately, everyone should see that saving one's reputation is not sufficient grounds for killing people or violating international law. Attacking Syria may actually make the U.S. reputation worse. The U.S. now has a reputation for using exaggerated intelligence reports to attack other countries in violation of international law.

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