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I just don't see what we can do in a combat roll that the U.S., UK and France cannot do on their own. I understand the desire to support our allies and to help the victims, but combat missions seem redundant given the history of the area and the capabilities of the countries already actively participating in the airstrikes. Optics is a terrible reason to become actively involved.

Given our military's recent experience in Afghanistan, we are in a position to help secure aid, support refugees and train/advise the locals. I really think that Canada can do more good in those areas. For example, Turkey is in a tedious position right now dealing with refugees and if things keep deteriorating, conflict spill over is not out of the question. Aid convoys leaving Turkey are being jacked almost as soon as they cross the border.

Having said all that, I realize that what I propose does put our personnel is positions of danger and I am not rushing to sign up, but I just don't see how additional airstrikes will help anything.