A Modern Day Marie Antoniette?
Other e-mails revealed that she spent thousands on jewellery and furniture. These wasteful purchases continued even if Syrians suffered hunger and suppression through the years. Ms al-Assad paid about $17000 worth on candlesticks, tables and chandeliers from Paris.
Asma Al-Assad really is a modern day Marie Antoinette. I’m astonished to learn all that she has purchased and her lifestyle behind closed doors. Do you agree? Is it appropriate for a first lady to buy extremely extravagant goods while there are people starving in her country or should a first lady’s decisions/purchases not be subject to public scrutiny?