Verbatim: World News Edition What’s your opinion on the controversy concerning Syria?
Columbus State University | The Saber
Local & World
Sept 11, 2013 |
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Campus Life Editor
Teefuh Choice
With the recent controversy surrounding the United States course of action concerning the ongoing Syrian civil war and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s alleged use of chemical weapons, the Saber asked students for their opinion. While asking for opinions, the Saber came across quite a few students who were not knowledgeable of the Syrian controversy. For all those who fall into this category, here is a brief summary.
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“We have an obligation to be there, but it seems we should stay out of it especially since we don’t have the best relationship with Russia.” – Ricky Biancardi, geology major
“All this violence and killing is sad. What is it all really for? We should use our energy constructively such as ending poverty.” – Lydia Grant, psychology major
“The only view we have is from the media and I still don’t have a very good view on it. That’s coming from someone who has an interest in the news. – Dominic De Stefano, history major
“With all the controversy concerning the topic we should support the President’s decision. As our head authority figure, if we don’t his words would seem empty.” – Marlena Cameron, history major
“I believe we should take care of our own affairs.” – Briana Wiley, criminal justice major
“Honestly I don’t believe we should be involved because with Russia defending Syria and our relations with Syria is shaky at best.” – Justin Lewis, psychology major
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