We know from the recent history of military action that things can look very different in retrospect. Nevertheless a choice has now been made and at least, on this occasion, we have had in advance a full and open debate on all the pros and cons of taking such a step, not just among the politicians, but throughout the country. Thank you, Jeremy Corbyn.
Bob Adamson
Skipton, North Yorkshire
• Britain is at war again for the fifth time this century. Only France and Russia have thrust themselves into more conflicts these 15 years, and both of those nations have suffered terrorist reprisals this autumn. “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” [Galatians VI:vii]. Unfortunately, those who reap the consequences are the innocent citizenry on both sides, few of whom choose to be involved.
W Stephen Gilbert
(Author, Jeremy Corbyn – Accidental Hero), Corsham, Wiltshire
• Tim Farron was not the only Lib Dem to vote for bombing. Six out of eight Lib Dem MPs did so. Another illustration of why so many left-leaning Lib Dems have left them for Labour or the Greens.
Joseph Palley
Richmond, Surrey
• In the new politics, are the 223 terrorist sympathisers now skulking in parliament the new enemy within?
Richard Benefer
Leek, Staffordshire
• Hilary Benn said that the Kurds were one of the most effective forces fighting Isis. A teenager is serving a 22 months sentence for going out to support them.
Douglas Knight
Belfast
• Can the moderate army of 70,000 be deployed in 45 minutes?
Dr Neil Wigglesworth
Forton, Lancashire
