Sheikh Adnan Arour, a Syrian Sheikh outside of Syria, whos 80+ year old mother was jailed by the regime at one point and made to hear the screams of those torture, always on TV directs protestors, reminds them of being patient for the sake of Allah and to keep everything peaceful, and not create any enemies for no reason, out of anger etc. Now the Syrian government started to call protestors "Arourees" because of him. Protestors chant his name during protests. I think on the above video his name is mentioned by soldiers, but it wasnt clear. Smart political decisions require sacrifice and patience. Emotional decisions on the other hand, even though totally justified, arent always the decisions with the best outcome. On the other hand, Syria is not like any country. This gang is brutal. Saddam is an angel compared to them. They have always been brutal even before protests, and anyone who has been to Syria and experienced this unique atmosphere can feel it clearly. Peaceful protests brought the attention of the world, made whats happening very clear to everyone despite the lies of the regime, and kept the movement alive, and united all parts of Syrian society, with one target, which is ending the rule of this evil regime. Random military action from individuals here and there will only divide at this point, each group would have its own representatives and political opinions. The peaceful protests at this point are the strongest weapon, stronger than the guns of Bashar. Bashar wishes he could take their weapon from them, which is why from the beginning he called the people "armed groups". Although the people have no weapons at all. If it becomes only an armed movement, Bashar can easily fight them with planes and weapons they dont have. However, now they have a weapon that he doesnt, peaceful protests, and its driving him crazy, and this weapon shouldnt be just handed to him as a gift. Maybe later on there can be some military action from the people somehow, in a way that allows them to be united, and not harm the cause. Right now he is becoming weaker and weaker everyday. And hopefully soon will not be able to pay his gangs, especially if Iran feels that he will fall, and no longer send him money or offer any support, whether intelligence or other types.