Suppose an Ally of the United Sates Has Been Attacked

Suppose an ally of the United Sates has been attacked by a terrorist organization in the Middle East. The attack was relatively small, and there is no indication of further attacks, but the president is unsure of what to do. Public opinion polls show that the American people are split on the matter, with 44 percent believing the United States should take some sort of military action, and 56 percent believing the United States should stay out of foreign conflict and continue to focus on efforts at home. What is the best course of action for the president to take in this case?

A) Avoid seeming too reliant on public opinion and get involved in the conflict.
B) Launch an airstrike on the terrorists' suspected bases.
C) Heed the lessons learned from Vietnam and stay out of the conflict.
D) Send military aid to the ally to demonstrate support.