We are reaping the reward of the War on terror through the financial institutions across the world. Another War. I some how don't think so. The Chinese wont fund another one. Or will they?

Mark Steele, gateshead, uk

It's a very difficult situation to be in. The Americans must however curb their 'gung ho' approach and provide definitive evidence that those they attack are terrorists and not civilians.
Enough 'friendly fire' casualties have been inflicted on their supposed allies as it is - so take care America!

Trevor Dee, Torbay, Devon

What amazes me is that the U.S still uses the same excuse for a bombing raid on another country "They are not doing enough to protect the border from terrorists..." please play a different tune!

Marina Kyriacou, Larnaca, Cyprus

So no problems if the UK had taken overt military action on US soil over the harbouring, permitting funding and even legally protecting the IRA when it was British people being blown up and terrorised. Why not, if it was a "safe haven" for terrorists.

Jim, Herts,

Yet again this makes me ashamed of the UK being a USA ally

Cate Rowntree, London,

After decades of harbouring IRA murderers and fund raising in full public view for more bomb attacks and weapons the good ol’ USA wants to bomb everyone who is a ‘terrorist’. Wake up! More of you are killed every year by fellow citizens than have ever been killed in the whole of history by Muslims.

martyn, Calvia, spain

Couldn't they have been construction workers AND jihadists? Of course. And is it possible that the US gathered intelligence before deciding on this raid? They probably did. Please stop your extreme America bashing. We're not the animals you make us out to be. Peace on Earth.

Alex, San Francisco, USA

Can we assume the US would tolerate a foreign power launching a gung-ho attack against suspected terrorists sheltering within its borders? Of course not - they would go berserk. Why should America get away with behaving like this?

Chris K, Cheltenham, UK

Just curious: how would Obama comment that situation (if he will at all?)

Jurij Burkanov, Bonn, Germany

Our government is out of control. We have morphed into a surreal empire of numb nuts and pseudo-fascists. We think we are strong by doing this kind of thing, but it only shows our real weakness. Restraint is often a sign of greater strength, rather than knee-jerk reaction.

Ovid, Kansas City, USA

Greetings to a!
Why USA does not invade countries which are of no interest for them?! You have so great success in mass media accusing Russian government in occupations, but you are blind to your own mistakes! Ex: Columbus (most natives with their culture were just erased).Who gave you the right?!

ilnur, Kazan, Russia

OK, we knew there would be a "last ditch trick" to keep the Republicans in office and Obama out. Could this be it?

Christopher Icha, London, United Kingdom

Was it an innocuous civilian building? Unlikely. Even so, I wonder how America would react to a Syrian attack on US soil.

Damien, Joinville, Brazil

maybe bush is trying to create as many wars as possible--along with his ushering in of the next great depression, so everyone will be too busy with the chaos he created to try him and imprison him.

i am sick and sad over what has been done in the middle east. from day one, i have been horrified.

kari, butte, mt, usa

bring back the britsh empire god save the king

shaun, sussex, surrey

Obviously there had to be some kind of high-value target at that location for the US to send in a Special Forces team. Syria will claim that only innocents were killed, as usual, but they won't do anything about it except whine. The last thing they want is a shooting war vs. the US Air Force.

Walt, Troy, NY, USA

When troops cross the border and fire on workers and kill them that way, those troops become criminals. But the question is: who can stop them?

Ram, Sydney, Australia

Wake up Curly,what gives Americans the right to attack whoever they like.You don't honestly expect us to believe they were Terrorists just because you say so.Your country is full of self righteous liars.

James, Katoomba, Australia

People actually believing what the Syrian Government says? It boggles the mind given Syria's consistent support of terrorism. Does anyone doubt that they've been sending suicide bombers into Iraq? And planting car bombs in Beirut to murder Lebanese politicians?

Joseph, Redmond, WA, USA

Keep in mind Obama has said that "all options are on the table."

T, Kansas City, US

If Syria acts as a safe haven for terrorists on it's eastern border as it has for decades on the west, then it should expect some consequences. Within the last year Israeli jets and American special forces have demonstrated some of those consequences.

Pauline Renton, Camberley, UK

How can the US expect to have friends on its side now? God help the next president, he will be handed a mafia style government.

Abdul, Tartous, Syria

No place that launches attacks on US or allies should not expect that there will be no return attacks.

pfft go home, i cant recall Syria attacking US soil or personnell

John, Sydney,

.... and I suppose that killing women and children are included in your thoughtful assessment?

Todd Elliot, Denver, USA

syria is not exercising sovereignty in the area because it is not controlling it by allowing foreign jihadis to cross there. if they are there with the knowledge of the government, then it should be held accountable.

tim, NSW, AUS

Why take action now ? Could this possibly give McCain a much needed boost in the Presidential elections, certainly in the eyes of some Americans ? Let's hope that they don't fall for this - its a typical daft and dangerous Bush idea ! We've all had enough of Bush and his republican pals !

Mary York, York,

Completely Unacceptable. There should be a full investigation by the world media as to who the people on this farm were and why we felt the need to murder them. I don't understand how we get away with this stuff. Why don't other countries put sanctions on us the way that we love to put on them.

Nic, Anoka, USA

Mr. Piggot: naked aggression is 9/11, the London transport bombings and the Madrid train bombings to keep it short. Wake up: Syria, Venezuela, North Korea and others are NOT figments of George Bush´s imagination. Hitler was not a figment of Roosevelts´s imagination. Don´t be so dammed ungrateful.

Abel Marquez, El Junquito, Venezuela

Another tragic story... more people caught up in their own needs and ideals. I hope that the next four years yield better. Talking would be a nice change from shooting. I'll do my part; and work to see that the succession of 'old, white men' calling the shots on this side of the pond ends.

Doug Hockenberry, Grove City, PA, USA

Mr. Kahrs, have you seen Southpark, the movie? This is somewhat like that, only in reverse. Why condemn a whole nation for the idiocy of a minority? Remeber this was the only president not to get the majority of the votes and still win. We do regret it and don't need you to rub our noses in it.

Doug Hockenberry, Grove City, PA, USA

I hope America pays for every single life its taken in the middle east, all those innocent people they've killed in the name of their so-called-freedom. God help these middle eastern countries and God save this world from the filth of America. Long live Australia!

Jay, Canberra, Australia

Perhaps the Americans, like the Royal Navy,had lost their way.

Brian P O Cinneide, eThekwini, Afrika Borwa

Unbelievable what America does in the world .. it is like a monster who does not fear any thing..
they were civilians .. and sure they will say " they were terrorists " !!!!

Ghandy Najla, Colchester, U.K

Mr. Krishnan, MAD still stands. We may have very significant internal differences; but if your scenario were to happen EVERYONE dies, suddenly or slowly. Open dialogue is the key to the survival of our species. Petty squabbles may lead us to our deaths. We, all of us, can do better than we have.

Doug Hockenberry, Grove City, PA, USA

Curly, the person from New Zealand was just making a point. No need to get crazy. Everyone knows that we would defend ourselves from an attack on our soil. The question here is why was there a need to attack the farm in Syria? I do not believe it was a Rep campaign move. Lets see what happens.

chickc, Valley Village, CA, USA

The Americans are well known for shooting first and asking questions later.Is it any wonder that half the world hates them?

Henry Kahrs, Campbellford , Canada

The day is not too far off when the Chinese launch cruise missiles against American cities. The US is a waning power while other great nations rise. Bullying Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Panama, Cuba, Grenada, Haiti....shame.

Rakesh Krishnan, Auckland, New Zealand

OH MY!!! Is it possible that there is an election in the US in little more than a week and that the Republicans are desperate to win over voters and that this could have something to do with the attack on the Syrian farm??

LRP, Toronto, Canada

Hmmm.. maybe W heard Osama was in Syria and tried a mavericky move to redeem the Republicans

Juli, Atlanta GA, USA

G. W. Bush seems to have lost the war on the two fronts and he is trying to deviate attentions from his lsoing fronts in Afghanstan and Iraq. One thing is sure Bush is leaving the "black" House in a mess, and God helps the next president who will find it diffecult to get friends on his side.

Abdul, Tartous, Syria

Let us hope that the election of a Democratic US president will lead to an end to naked American aggression in the middle east, such as this disgraceful attack in Syria, a country which is doing its best to cooperate with the west.

Michael Piggott, Mytholmroyd, United Kingdom

No place that launches attacks on US or allies should not expect that there will be no return attacks.

Curly, Sherman, USA