This new comment system is an annoyance.

The Syrian war is an extremely complicated subject.  It has many, many facets, and huge internal contradictions.

It also has enormous tragedy - the destruction of Aleppo is a story in human suffering that reminds one of things that we fought a six year war over, and swore never to let happen again.

It is a long time since I last read Mila 18.  And yet it has happened again.

Trying to leave a comment on this topic in a series of dis-jointed posts, well, it isn't possible to leave a serious comment this way.

In any case, Doug, thanks for your article.  It is more thoughtful than most.