http://outfront.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/01/asma-al-assad-fearless-critic-of-barbarism-unless-its-aimed-at-her-own-people/
A lot of blame has been placed since the crisis in Syria began, but this is the first article I've read criticizing, Asma Al-Assad, the First Lady of Syria. It highlights her nonexistent efforts at bringing an end to the situation. She has previously spoken up for the human rights of civilians in other countries when they experienced similar turmoil, so the question is being asked why not now, when it's her own country? Many people view her actions as hypocritical and they aren't comforted by the fact that she has take the time to comfort victims of the violence. Some individuals feel that Mrs. Assad has condemned the people of Syria to death, by not standing up and vocalizing arguments for their rights.
I find it hard to disagree with this argument. It would be different if Mrs. Assad hadn't ever stood up against human brutality in the midst of conflict. However, since that isn't the case it looks like she has abandoned the Syrian citizens. If she has argued with her husband and asked him to bring an end to the violence, this isn't apparent to anyone else.
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As a first lady, she has to pay support to her husband. And yes, she has been speaking out against other regimes, but the ball game changes when it is your own country and far different if it is your husband the president. She is now facing the silence of the lambs kind of situation.
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