You know, I was going to open by telling you I’d watched The Girl With All the Gifts, last night.
Fantastic little film, I should add.
If I’ve understood what I’ve been told by friends who’ve served in the army? British military doctrine holds that one should only use one — one — bullet per enemy soldier.
You only need one bullet, if you’re doing your job properly.
And it’s cheaper in ammo.
Then?
When I’ve woken up, this morning, and switched on the radio.
I’m aware that, a few days ago, the Syrian government ordered a chemical weapons on the town of Khan Sheikhoun, a few days ago.
In response, the US has launched a missile attack last night: on the airfield they say launched the chemical attack. With, I should add, the support of the UK and Australian governments.
Right now?
I’m a mix of emotions.
I’m as horrified as any of us, seeing children killed in the initial attack.
As they have been in many such actions, before now.
To an extent? I can understand a US president wanting to take action as a result.
If my nephew, Jude, was in that crowd of children hit in the attack?
Well …
On the other hand?
I’m very aware I’m not the US president.
That some people’s actions have serious repercussions.
9/11 had repercussions.
That chemical attack has brought down reprisals from the US.
I fell the response from the US Government, its military attack?
Could be as world changing as 9/11‡.
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