Don Harder I support Syria for the exact opposite reason I don't support the country of my birth. Syria is a non aggressor state. It and its people are victims just like Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, Serbia and sadly, many dozens of others. They deserve their right to exist peacefully as all humans do.
Stella Emm Because it is the first time my eyes were open to the blatant corruption and lies of war, 'organisations' and government corruption.
Because I've never seen more dignified people dealing with criminality that 'my government' imposed on them.
Because I never knew how everyday people can close their eyes to their own crimes against Syria.
Because they taught me what 'proxy war' looks like.
Because I never knew the true meaning of 'hero' and 'martyr' until I met Syria.
Because Syria inspires me to be a better 'me'.
Because Syrians inspire strength as well as faith.
Because Syria showed me its far better to stand and speak than sit and cover my ears.
Because Syria is a rare jewel of the world and worth fighting for.
Because I respect their President, their people and their sovereignty
Because Syria fights for me, so I will fight for Syria ï degreesŸ degreesŸ
Sam Novid Before the war, I visited Syria. People were extremely kind and helpful to me. As soon as they found I was "ajnabi" (meaning foreginer), they paid for my taxi fare or gave me extra help (I.e. going out of their way to make sure i found my destenation, even holding my arms which is a sign of friendship, etc.)"I was so impressed that I made a promise to myself to help Syrians if I see them in Iran. For years I was looking out to help a Syrian until the war broke out, and after learning what's really going on (thanks to Eva's eye opening talk at UN), I became an advocate for Syria thinking that's the way I can finally repay their hospitability and kindness.
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Funny story regarding the word "ajnabi":
We also use the Arabic word "ajnabi" in Iran too, but unlike the original Arabic meaning, this word has a very negative connotation and a very specific usage in Persian. It is exlcusvily used in political context of Western imperialism (mostly British or American governments or their agents, like CIA or MI6.)
The first time a security guard (casually) asked me if I was an "ajnabi", I almost screamed saying "NO, NO, NO, I am Iranian, I am not an ajnabi", thinking he might arrest me as a spy or something, which is doubly funny since back then I was barely an adult, and looked much younger (I think Iooked 15)".The guard must have thought I was crazy. lol".when I was called ajnabi again, I realized it just means foreigner, and not an imperialist agent .
Peggy Howells Initially Syria was just a name to me. I knew very little about the country, although, I knew enough about our wars to be skeptical of mainstream reports. A link to the preview of Tim Anderson's 'Dirty War on Syria' was shared on a WikiLeaks thread. From there I because interested to learn more of the country and its people, and began to make Syrian friends. The more I learned, the more I came to love the country and its brave and clever people. And its champions in the West, such as yourself Eva. I will visit one day and I expect it will be like going home. In fact, my own country is becoming less and less recognizable. Syria to me represents hope. Its struggle is a struggle of light against darkness. I look forward to day when every inch has been liberated. We need our victories. There have been too many countries destroyed.
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