Isn't the death toll something like 8-9000 now? About time something is being done. Assad's been playing a stalling game from day one.
Mind you, the Chinese could still veto this. The Russians are apparently considering letting this pass. This way the Russians can happily keep selling weapons to the Syrians until the whole deal falls apart again after Assad stockpiles enough arms.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16969501