asharp45

The US never had any interest in the story.

The US has been backing Syrian opposition since at least 2006, as revealed by Wikileaks:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/us-secretly-backed-syrian-opposition-groups-cables-released-by-wikileaks-show/2011/04/14/AF1p9hwD_story.html

Also:

However, Syria opposed the Iraq war in March 2003, and bilateral relations with the United States swiftly deteriorated.

http://www.state.gov/outofdate/bgn/syria/85051.htm

What do people you talk to think about the Iraq & Afghan wars? How are they taught in school?

Did you notice a Western/American presence?

Which Senators/Congressmen are pushing CISPA the hardest? Are there any efforts to build support for their (non-CISPA loving) opponents?

What sorts of threats have you received, if any?