Syria conflict: 'Chemical attacks kill hundreds'

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Syria is different. One nation, one religion (can't really remember if there's a sunii-shiite issue here also). It's one political group trying to oust the other by any means necessary. There's no intentional slaughter of civilians, just complete disregard for collateral damage by both sides. And if one side wins there will be a slaughter of supporters, but at least they'll be selective. Plus the fact that the rebels will probably commit greater atrocities if they win due to radical elements and sher anger.

Syria is ruled by Alawite minority elite.
Alawites are sort of Shia while the majority is Sunni.
What going on in Syria right now is continuation of the same conflict that ended up with tenth of thousand dead in matter of weeks when Assad's father dealt with similar situation back in 80s.
Then it all ended up with quick and ruthless resolve...diffrent times.