Monday, April 22, 2013

What is "non-lethal military aid"? Are those weapons that only hurt the feelings of the enemy?

"The US readied a package Saturday of up to $130m in non-lethal military aid to Syrian opposition forces while European countries consider easing an arms embargo, moves that could further pressure the government of President Bashar al-Assad." "John McCain, one of the top Republicans on the Senate armed services committee, wants US military action, including airstrikes on government aircraft and weapons."