Military Options For Syria Considered If Crisis Worsens -- CNN
Washington (CNN) -- Diplomacy remains the favored option as the U.S. grapples with how best to deal with Syria, but the U.S. military has drawn up plans to use if diplomacy fails.
Officials issued fresh reminders of its military alternatives this week as world outrage mounted over last week's massacre that left more than 100 people dead in the town of Houla.
"As you know, my job is to provide the commander-in-chief with options," said Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "I think the military option should be considered."
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My Comment: There has always been military options on what to do with Syria .... from safe havens, no fly zones, arming certain rebel groups, etc. .... but the problem has always been political. There is no appetite for western involvement in another conflict .... and there is strong objections from countries like Russia and China.