Currently, Syria is in the middle of great conflict, on the verge of, if not in total, civil war.  Numerous protestors have been killed and many people have basically been taken hostage by the Syrian government and forced to shoot upon and kill their fellow citizens (kill or be killed).  My wish for Syria is that they be able to end the violence (although it often seems that once violence begins it is perpetuated for quite awhile) and establish a working democracy (not that our U.S. politicians are perfect, but at least we voted for them).  Revolution is a necessary thing for many countries and it’s horrible that violence is a part of it.  My confusion with the situation in Syria is our (the U.S.) involvement in the whole thing.  I don’t understand how the United States picks and chooses which countries to meddle in or give aid to.  How can we have actively helped Libya with their struggle, but now sit back while Syria destructs?  I understand we can’t help everyone and that we have our own issues and reputation to look after, but there has to be a better way to divide our attention (at least publically...I’m sure the CIA and special forces are secretly in Syria supporting the anti-government factions).  I’m sure our class could have a good discussion on this using Appiah’s view of comospolitanism.