Although Syria's President-for-life Bashar Assad's daily demonstrations of fealty to his murderous friends has exposed this talk as nothing more than fantasy, it continues to dominate the international discourse on Syria.
"It's awfully good to excel at something while you are young, but if that means missing out on friends and other experiences you need for a fulfilling life, it's not worth it, " he says.
Backed by a large banner signed with loving messages from dozens of classmates and friends, Allard said the suspects are responsible for the Audrie's decision to end her life.