I cannot for the life of me understand why the Assad regime would use nerve gas to attack 500 of its own people. Think about it. Who made the decision? What did they possibly suppose they could gain? Why would any rational person bring down the wrath of the free world upon themselves and all but guarantee retaliation on themselves? . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/index.php/2018/04/understanding-the-assad-mindset/