Yazan sent me this: "Your recent posts on the blog and on FB regarding
Ahmad Mouaz al-Khatib is on point. Compare what you found from his writings to that of how certain mainstream
media agencies have presented him:
Here is Al Jaz:
"His
struggle for freedom along with what many consider his moderate Islamic
discourse made him a popular figure among many Syrians. He has written dozens of
books and articles on religion and society, advocating for equality between men
and women, for minority rights and political plurality."
"Fadi
Salem, a Syrian researcher based in Dubai, sees Khatib as a "moderate Islamist"
who has a lot of support among conservative urban Sunnis. He could be the right
man to tackle the rise of extremism, the researcher said. "
Here is BBC, seems like
its the same script:
"Mr
Khatib is not allied to any political party and is known as a moderate who has
called for political pluralism and strongly opposes sectarian divisions among
Syrians."
"He
is not what he seems. He is not a traditional Islamist. He is not the
traditional Sunni. He is someone who has all of Syria at heart."
Mazen
Adi, a human rights defender and politician who once worked with Mr Khatib, said
he could "play a role in containing extremist groups".
Here
is The Guardian:
"When the Syria donors' conference begins on Friday in
London, all eyes will turn to Moaz al-Khatib, the new leader of Syria's
opposition. A religious moderate, with impeccable revolutionary credentials, and
a geologist as well, the west will be looking to see whether Khatib is a man
they can do business with."
I could go on and on...but clearly no one
is doing their home work.
What a boon these opposition folks are for
this pathetic, bloody regime."
