On a gorgeous day here in New York City, we're losing a battle with the beckoning of abundant sunshine, so we'll be brief.
As the clamor grows louder for intervening in Syria's civil war, we believe Americans should be told what sacrifices they'll be asked to endure. In other words, what's in it for America to get involved in the Syrian crisis beyond providing humanitarian support.
When Congress argues over offsetting disaster aid with spending cuts elsewhere, what will America have to do without to take sides in the Syrian conflict. How much does it cost these days to establish and maintain a no fly zone. How much will it cost to fully arm, outfit and train the Syrian opposition fighters and for how long?
Americans should be asking how does intervening in Syria benefit America. Does it make America any safer? Will intervening pave any roads or repair any bridges? Will sticking our necks out in Syria help educate our kids or lower our healthcare cost? Will engaging in a war with Iran by proxy bring good paying jobs with decent benefits to America's shores? These are the things Americans and their global counterparts are struggling with.
Since few Americans, if any are spending sleepless nights worrying about Bashar al-Assad's forces attacking the continental United States, we think those thinking about spending what little treasure this nation has left on saving Syria, owes us one hell of an explanation.
Until the national dialog begin to address the "What's in it for America" question, we're holding the line against crossing the line again.
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