That appears to be how the US public feels in the aftermath of the Paris attacks.
Crank up use of the US military against ISIS? Sure.
Boots on the ground, or even more special forces? No, thanks.
So, let the French do it, eh?
Meanwhile, the Russians have joined the French, who increased their air assault right away after the Paris attacks, in flying sorties against ISIS, pounding their capitol.
The Russians have announced that a bomb brought down their airliner last month over Sinai, killing all aboard.
Hollande has asked his legislature to extend the state of emergency for three months, and to make various constitutional changes enabling more vigorous action against terrorism.
The WSJ story describes some of the legal facets of a state of emergency, under French law.
Meanwhile, Canada will diminish its participation in military action against ISIS.
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