The Syrian Civil war began in the spring of 2011 after nationwide protests against the government of President Bashar al-Assad resulted in armed conflict. After rebels seized control of several major cities, ISIS forces moved in and took over control of many regions of northern Syria. The government of Assad responded by carrying out airstrikes resulting in over 70,000 civilian deaths. Proponents of overthrowing Assad argue that he is a brutal dictator who must be removed from power before he carries out any more atrocities on innocent Syrian civilians. Opponents of regime change, including President Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, argue that removing Assad will result in a power vacuum that will destabilize the Middle East.
@3NMD7FB3yrs3Y
The unrest in the Middle East is caused by a lack of power. You can overthrow this dictator, but must maintain a presence to keep power and keep ISIS away.
@3NLJZVB3yrs3Y
No, but if a bomb aimed at ISIS accidentally killed him, well, oops.
@3NLJV2N3yrs3Y
I don't think we can separate Assad and ISIS. First we must defeat ISIS and then negotiate with the Russians on the best way to remove Assad.
@8RB2K9D3yrs3Y
While I do like the idea of two major powers taking down Assad, I don't see it happening, as Russia is a bootlicker for the Assad dictatorship
@3NMYZT73yrs3Y
No, but we should work toward a diplomatic solution that would lead to his departure.
@3NMRZFR3yrs3Y
No, it's none of our business and we really need to cut our military spending.
@3NMRLBG3yrs3Y
No, Assad is a brutal dictator but can only be removed by a diplomatic process and elections by the Syrian people.
@3NML9F9Republican3yrs3Y
Yes, only with a clear set goal and an understanding that we will not meddle or install puppet governments or takes sides in any elections. The balance has to be worked out without foreign intervention. The balance must be achieved by the Syrian themselves only then will you have stability. We should also remain as a peace keeping force only to maintain an environment for change.
@robertsalmen3yrs3Y
How other nations do/do not rule their own is none of our concern. ISIS is our concern because they are directing attacks on our home soil.
@3NLTYS73yrs3Y
No, not directly. If the Syrian people are to overthrow him, we can support them, but we cannot fight this battle for them.
@3NLPJFR3yrs3Y
No, we should stay out of other countries' governments. Bashar Al Assad is a good president for Syria.
@5VC4HYMRepublican4yrs4Y
We should reduce our foreign involvement but aid in effort to overthrow ISIS.
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