I usally post news stories that are weird, or humorous, or ones that might have a moral worthy of sharing. Unless it's an election year, I also try to steer away from politics. However, there are times when I feel strongly enough about something that is affecting our lives, or the welfare of our country, and I feel the need to express what I think about it. And, since this is MY Blog, I intend do just that. I do respect that you may have a differing opinion other than mine, but here, mine is the only one that really counts...lol.
Our President has asked Congress for permission to militarily sanction a regime that uses chemical weapons on their own people. Many ask why we have to get involved, why should we care. I have often heard that when one is given power and wealth, more is expected of them, or something like that. We are the greatest country on earth. We are one of the wealthiest, built on the premise that "in God we trust". Sometimes, we have to use that power and wealth to stop evil men from using that evil to kill and maim innocent children and civilians. It IS our responsibility, even if no other country wants to help us. How can we expect God to be on the side of our great nation, if we refuse to help others less fortunate? Imagine that those chemical weapons somehow find their way to our shores, many would then wished we had used this opportunity to stop a tyrant when we had the chance. I support this decision. It's akin to disciplining a spoiled bully. We can never again be isolationists, or worry about whether idiot nations like Russia, or China agree with what is morally right. What happens as a result is unknown, but that should not prevent us from making an example out of Syria. Armageddon is foretold, it will happen. This might be the start of it. Who knows. I decided to post something about what the use of a chemical weapon does in hopes of educating some disillusioned people about why we need to do something.
Sarin Fast Facts
(CNN) -- Here's a look at what you need to know about sarin, a man-made nerve agent developed for chemical warfare.
Facts:
Sarin is a liquid that is clear, colorless, tasteless and odorless.
Once evaporated, sarin becomes a gas and can spread into the environment.
Sarin's military designation is GB.
People are exposed to sarin through skin contact, eye contact, or by breathing it in through the air. Sarin can also be mixed with water or food.
Sarin is an extremely volatile nerve agent because of the ability to change from liquid to gas.
Sarin dissipates quickly, presenting an immediate but short-lived threat.
Sarin's main ingredient is methyl phosphonyl difluoride.
Effects:
Mild or moderately exposed people usually recover completely. Severely exposed people are not likely to survive.
