Syria

Bombing Syria 09-17-13

Guest Blogger: Jacob Samnik
Washington Post Article
On August 21, the government in Syria is killing their own people with chemical weapons. The reason why is to test it on their people to see if it works, so then they can bomb other countries. Thousands are dead millions have fled. The Assad is responsible for the attacks on August 21. They gave their soldiers gas masks, then launched rockets into 11 neighborhoods. By launching those missiles Syria broke international laws. If the United States doesn’t act the Assad will see no reason to stop using chemical weapons on their people. A ban on chemical weapons should be instated. If nothing is done to Syria other countries will inquire chemical weapons and use them on their people.

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