The number of lives lost has been staggering in Syria. I think it's awful that they're not only killing so many civilians, but in addition, they are denying medical care for them. I read articles about the government raiding and destroying hospitals and destroying field-care medical centers. And this is coming from a dictator that is allegedly a doctor?? It's just downright shameful.
Not only that, but these people, once captured, are being tortured. I am wholly and fully against the practice of torture, no matter what side you're on on any debate. The fact that they tortured teenagers who scribbled some graffiti on the wall is appalling. The monitoring of this nation through cell phones, and the fact that they are afraid to even speak about reform to their government is also appaling. It was once one of the most stable nations in the Middle East and was secular in its laws. Now, with a refusal to budge on even the most modest of political reform requests (i.e. rid of state of emergency, etc.), it's collapsing before our eyes. This president needs to do what is right and hand back the power to the people. The nation is a exact replica of 1984, and is reminiscent of V for Vendetta. No one should have to live like that.
http://www.reuters.com/places/syria
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1377676/Inside-Syria-Secret-police-tell-parents-arrested-protesters-forget-children-more.html
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2011-04-11-syria_N.htm
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