It is not surprising that this incident retains its power to appal: the grainy CCTV image that captured the small boy being led away by a bigger one has become an icon of depravity.

这个案件依然令人惊骇十足并不出人意料。监控闭路电视显示一个小男孩被一个年龄稍大一点的男孩带走已经成为这个恶行的铁证。

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But Mr. Johnson is careful to temper the inherent comedy of a nation run according to the whim of someone called Dear Leader, showing us how his power is sustained through depravity and terror.

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It is just another demonstration of the utter depravity of the Assad regime and the lengths to which he will go to retain power.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney,