Obama Decision On Syria Good For U.S Democracy, But His Case Is Weak

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 30: (AFP OUT) US President Barack Obama welcomes President Toomas Hendrik Ilves of Estonia, President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania, and President Andris Berzins of Latvia in the Cabinet Room of the White House August 30, 2013 in Washington, DC. A joint meeting was to be held that will highlight the transformations the Baltic States have undergone since restoring their independence two decades ago. President Obama spoke with the media about the ongoing situation in Syria. (Photo by Aude Guerrucci-Pool/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 30: (AFP OUT) US President Barack Obama welcomes President Toomas Hendrik Ilves of Estonia, President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania, and President Andris Berzins of Latvia in the Cabinet Room of the White House August 30, 2013 in Washington, DC. A joint meeting was to be held that will highlight the transformations the Baltic States have undergone since restoring their independence two decades ago. President Obama spoke with the media about the ongoing situation in Syria. (Photo by Aude Guerrucci-Pool/Getty Images)

Everything about President Obama’s decision to ask Congress to approve military action in Syria is terrific—except for the action he’s asking it to approve.

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