We have a State Department intent on regime change in Syria, as they have done in a number of countries in the Middle East, which are now in chaos, with us and the U.K. experiencing blowback — terrorist attacks — as should have been expected.

Our government keeps saying, “Assad must go!” What if another country’s leader said, “Obama must go!” and invaded us? Who are we to decide who runs another country?

It seems like Secretary of State John Kerry is looking for a war with Russia. He’s warning their president, Putin, to stop allying with Syria, a neighbor and longtime friend of Russia’s.

This madness has to end. It’s only purpose is to make billions for our industrial-military complex and the corporate defense (weapons) industry. We, the people, have to speak up.

Ann Brown
Bremerton