(New York Times) Editorial - We are in awe at the courage of the Syrian people and disgusted by the brutality of President Bashar al-Assad and his henchmen. Mr. Assad has lost all legitimacy. The question now is what can the international community do to support the opposition and its demands for freedom? European ministers sent Mr. Assad another implicit lifeline on Monday, urging him to implement promised reforms. Washington and Europe have talked for weeks about expanding existing sanctions that include travel bans and asset freezes for certain regime members. They need to act. So long as Washington and Europe send mixed messages, Moscow and the Arab League will feel no pressure to change - and Mr. Assad will believe he can hang on.
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