Can anyone give us a logical reason why Assad would drop a chemical bomb on a town that has no strategic value in their war effort . What would Assad hope to gain from this horrid act that became front page news around the world within hours of the event . Why would Assad want to encourage countries that support the rebels to give more money and weapons to the rebel side ? Why would Assad want to do this when his side is winning and the rebel side is close to collapse ? Have you heard any commentators ask why ?