As some Syrians disseminate what they say is video of uprisings and state brutality in the face of the ongoing protests, others show a continued loyalty to the regime led by President Bashar Assad. Some Western diplomats in Damascus say they sometimes have difficulty explaining how Assad retains popularity among some groups, popularity that was more widespread before protests began.
"Syria has a similar demographic to Egypt, with a young population," said one diplomat. "But they have a relatively young president in whom they had a lot of hope for reform, though his reputation is greatly tarnished now. Many people, even without high expectations of reform, still value the secular nature of society, and in recent years, if you were a middle-class person, you have seen life improve."
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"Syria has a similar demographic to Egypt, with a young population," said one diplomat. "But they have a relatively young president in whom they had a lot of hope for reform, though his reputation is greatly tarnished now. Many people, even without high expectations of reform, still value the secular nature of society, and in recent years, if you were a middle-class person, you have seen life improve."
For full article:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/babylonbeyond/2011/06/syria-out-of-fear-and-for-personal-gain-some-still-cling-to-regime.html
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