Since I was a child, my dad has told me how this regime that holds the power in Syria perpetrated many atrocities and massacres in the eighties in Hama.
I personally have experience with the regime. When I tried to do some volunteer activities in Syria, the regime arrested some of my friends. I realized that I can't do anything to improve the situation in Syria and build the country that all Syrians dream about until the tumbling of this regime occurs.
My dad used to take me to the demonstrations by himself. My mother was afraid for me all the time. She kept talking to him and telling him that his daughter is taking a lot of risks. He always said to let her do what she has to do for her country. Although he was afraid for me also, he didn't stop me.