Syria- Why Pacifism is the Only Way

Do nothing and we tacitly support the government that kills its own people with chemical weapons. If Assad wins he will not be our ally, he will not thank us for our non intervention. If we actively support the rebels we will either support a loosing cause and Assad will not be our friend or the rebels will win, but experience in the Middle East tells us that this rebellion is not going to produce a pro western government despite our potential help.  End result who ever wins we will lose in terms of influence in the area.

If we hold out humanitarian aid, accept refugees and provide as much suportfor non combatants as possible, we

A. take the high moral road, and
B. avoid a costly war that would sacrifice American lives for no discernible goal.

There is no real option. Support world peace, we cannot stop the war without joining the war. This not Hitler or even the Kaiser, this is internecine warfare and we are not welcome. If Iraq has taught us anything it should be this.