parguello

What are your views on Assad?

You can prefer Assad over the pool of alternatives - this is obviously fine and acceptable. But theres a difference between preferring Assad and actively supporting him. The latter is unacceptable given what we know to be true. (for clarity, I am not saying the OP is actively supporting Assad - the OP's response is, like I said, entirely understandable)

I sympathise with your situation and understand your viewpoint BUT the fact remains he has slaughtered and tortured thousands. I can understand supporting him over ISIS/rebels, however you cannot support him beyond this