One reason why most people don’t believe the Syrian government used war gas on its own people is that the attack happened in Damascus, and that is where Assad’s main support is located. So it would be the rebels who would be attacking them, not the Syrian government. Who benefits from killing Assad’s supporters? Not Assad, for certain.

So a red line has been crossed, but by whom?

The likely suspects include Israel, which would love to rid itself of Syrian troops near its border; Al Qaeda and the rebel forces who would love to get Assad removed from office by US cruse missiles; and perhaps even the US government who want “regime change” in Syria as soon as possible.

Until it is proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Assad issued the orders to kill his own supporters in Damascus, no military action by outsiders should occur. In a civilized society, we do not kill people without convincing evidence of guilt.

If America is to continue to be regarded as a democratic state, our Congress must have proof, and then vote to declare war, before a single shot is fired at Syria. The decision for or against war is one required to be exclusively made by Congress, not the UN, and not Obama.