The question to ponder before intervening with force in another country is whether doing so is likely to improve matters, save lives, and make the world more secure. Yes, violence against citizens, whether by sarin gas or helicopter gunships, is a moral obscenity.
思考上述问题还有另一种方式。武力干预别国前需要考虑的问题是这样做是否可以扭转局势、挽救生命并让世界变得更加安全。是的，针对民众的暴力行为，无论是沙林毒气还是武装直升机，都是一种道德污点。问题在于如何应对：哪种方法能够奏效。