When there is a tense situation and probably involving the survivability of many innocent lives, it is better if cool heads prevail.  Unfortunately, the Syrian situation has taken a little bit different turn.  It is different because of usage of hazardous gases which is responsible of killing thousands and thousands of innocent people and also a high bar set by the statements of President Obama.  His statements particularly refer to crossing the 'red line'.  Per those statements, Syria has crossed a so called 'red line' which in turn has become a prestigious issue for the USA to keep its word of honor in tact, whatever is left in the eyes of people in the Middle East.  To deliver on his statements, Mr. Obama is doing his best to have the backing of an international community before initiating any military action against Syria.  Unfortunately, he does not seem to have much success.  In all probabilities, it seems that that action is inevitable even if the USA has to act unilaterally.  Needless to say, it might compound the problem on a much larger scale with the involvement of Iran, Israel and Hazbollah from Lebanon - not to talk of Russia and China in some fashion.  Hence, there is a need for a thorough probe of the situation and the cool heads to prevail before prompting any military action.  However, this writer is confused about the announcement of such action well in advance which provides enough time for the Syrian government to hide its military assets to avoid any losses.  If the intent of the US attack is to destroy Syria's military assets, wouldn't this early warning of military attack defeat the very purpose. A few relevant questions pop up in my head as to how long this military attack will go on, what if Assad regime does not fall, and if falls down who will take over, would that new government be friendly democratic government amenable to the USA.  If we don't have a satisfactory answer to those questions, one wonders if it is prudent to even get involved.  I THINK IT IS HIGH TIME TO THINK BEFORE LEAPING AHEAD WITH AN HAPHAZARD MOVE WHICH MIGHT BECOME VERY COSTLY.