Chemical weapons

We have recently heard that the use of chemical weapons is illegal and that is based on the Chemical Weapons Conventions which starts as follows: The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is an arms control agreement which outlaws the production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons Notice anything odd about these words, in particular the word stockpiling. 98% of all countries signed on to this convention but Syria is not one of them. All of these countries around the world who signed the convention believe that these weapons should not be used but none of these countries are willing to step up to the plate and go along with the US to punish Syria. Their excuse is that the United Nations has not approved the bombing of Syria. As it stands now we have only one ally, France, but they have stated they will not go along unless our congress approves. We have no support from the United Nations, from NATO or any allies. If congress votes no then Obama stands alone against the world. His choosing to go to congress was a smart move. If they approve he can blame them if things go wrong and if things work out he will take the credit.