In Syria, more than 700 citizens have been shot dead by fire into crowds, and then fire at those trying to rescue the wounded. Washington mulls its response.
I'm confused. Libya was hailed as a friend of the West. From the US, Republicans and Democrats alike praised Qaddafi, calling him our friend.
Syria, on the other hand, is aligned with Iran, supports Hezbo Allah and, until a few days ago, financially supported Hamas, said to be our enemy.
Why the different treatment?
The Washington Post today in an editorial pretending to be a news article, predicts chaos if the al-Assad government falls. Why such a concern? The Ba'ath Party has been in power 41 years. Judging from the news reports, the people protesting in Syria are democrats, seeking freedom and work, after 41 years of a dictatorship that keeps Syria's wealth for its close supporters. Why are we so afraid of the fall of the present government?
Meanwhile, Hamas has broken with Syria, creating more fear in Israel. Hamas turned to the Arab nations for support, but only Qatar will accept it.
Images, from Reuters, unpleasant, of Syrian attacks on its citizens:
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