Can you imagine such trash being published by the New York Times in defense of the Syrian or Iranian regimes?

"But the bigger question was this: Is this how we as Omanis try to effect change — vandalism and shootings? And after 40 years of living in peace and prosperity, is this what we want to broadcast to the world? Is this how we repay the wise leader who has done so much for Oman and its people?" (thanks Nick)