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UK OKs Air Strikes In Iraq

British lawmakers voted Friday to join the U.S.-led coalition and launch airstrikes on Islamic State group militants as early as this weekend in northern Iraq, but the motion did not endorse airstrikes in Syria. Prime Minister David Cameron described the moves as critical to national security, arguing that facing down terrorists has become a matter of urgency. "There isn't a walk-on-by option; there isn't an option hoping it will all go away," he said. He made a passionate plea that spelled out the consequences of inaction in drastic terms -- noting that the militants had beheaded their victims, gouged out eyes and carried out crucifixions to promote goals from the "Dark Ages"/Fox News. More here.

Question: Are you feeling better re: air strikes against ISIS, now that other countries are supporting them?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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