Many opposition activists are dismayed by the militarization of the uprising, which began as peaceful demonstrations, even though they blame the regime for initiating the violence. Opinions are divided as to whether a return to peace is even a possibility.Although this piece is a little light on the role of outside forces, it appears to me to be the best well-balanced and accurate assessment of the tragic situation in Syria.
The Empire saw the widespread protests in Syria as a situation that they could exploit to extend their control over the region. Once again, we see how class based elites (the One Percents) manipulate people to serve their interests which basically are their mad pursuit of power and profit.
I think that this Syrian cartoonist is an example of the real indigenous protestors in Syria: