As I said, we don't know for sure who did Lockerbie. Some victims relatives are dubious about the conviction. A bit suspicious maybe but whoever did it, how does it bear on the issue?
Anyone arguing for an assault on IS in Iraq, must surely advance a reasoned explanation for NOT doing so on Boko Harum who are attempting much the same thing in Nigeria.
Btw, typhoon, I agree with your final para, and would like to add my own policy guideline; that we don't remove a regime, however unsavoury, without a clear plan for what comes next.
Last edited by ShotOne; 26th Aug 2014 at 08:24.