Thursday June 2, 2011

I've Been Thinking:

The situation seems to be getting even more bleak in Syria.

Human rights activists in the town of Rastan are reporting that 41 people died on Wednesday - including a 4 year old girl. This is a huge escalation in violence against the protestors. On Tuesday it was reported that snipers had assumed positions on roofs and on other high points in the town.

Due to international pressure, Syria promised that those who have been arrested will be let free. At the same time, they are clamping down on protests and organizers. This is all a typical Syrian double act.

Make a public gesture for one group and then in private, move in the exact opposite direction.

Classically Syrian.

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