The repeated discussion of "never again" and bemoaning Western indifference hides the real issue at stake here. We simply don't care. The West will act only if the crucible of Syria generates a horror so extreme its militants threaten our own cities. The illusion that our disgrace and outrage may slow the massacre is giving the people of Ghouta false hope. We aren't minded or able to do anything. But where would you like us to send the flowers?

The West won't stop the horrors in Syria even if it could. We simply don't care (CNN)