A Real Leader

"Syria is not witnessing a battle for democracy, but an armed conflict between government and opposition in a multireligious country. There are few champions of democracy in Syria. But there are more than enough Qaeda fighters and extremists of all stripes battling the government..."

 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/12/opinion/putin-plea-for-caution-from-russia-on-syria.html?hp&_r=0

Vladimir Putin is a true leader, a leader to be proud of. In an excellent address given to the United States, he cites history and reason in addressing the potential armed conflict in Syria. He says that by backing the rebels we would be backing terrorists, we would be acting as Al Qeada's military. We would be furthering the cause of the people who attacked us on this day 12 years ago. Putin further elaborates on how there is no real proof of the chemical attacks being done by the Syrian government. He also brings up the fact that by launching a strike, the United States would be going against international law, thus acting as a brute force, and not as a model for democracy. Giving examples of the occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq, Putin states that we cannot afford another war. In all, this might be the best argument against going to war with Syria given yet. Hopefully the government harkens these words.
-Kol Elyon Olam