Why Not Blame Russia for the Chemical Weapon Attack in Syria? When an atrocity is carried out in Syria, who is the blame attributed to? Is it the Syrian government or the Syrian rebels, or is it Russia, Britain, the US, or another party involved in the conflict militarily, operationally or politically? While there are legitimate reasons for criticising parties outside of Syria for their involvement in the Syrian conflict (as well as valid reasons for criticising their lack of involvement), it would be patently absurd to blame Russia, for example, for the killing of hundreds of civilians in a chemical weapon attack by the Syrian government, while absolving that government any responsibility. And yet, a similar situation has existed for decades and is sure to be part of a global spotlight as Ariel Sharon enters his final days. Ariel Sharon is colloquially referred to as the 'Butcher of Sabra and Shatila' by haters of Israel for his indirect responsibility in a massacre of Arabs...(Read Full Post)