Video: Syrian tank gets blasted.

[That Guy]

part of the issue is before the alawites came to power, they were severely repressed. once they took control, they repressed (or denied opportunities to) everyone else. if they lose, their way of life (and a lot of lives) are gone. so that's why they probably aren't going to volunteer to quit any time soon. early on there was a chance for opening up and offering reforms, but it's long gone now.

once the government does lose, the power vacuum will probably be pretty bad between the islamists and secular factions, so it could be a long hard road regardless. what a waste.

as far as the AT rounds - if they didn't bust tanks, what would be the point of having/using them? shape charges do wonders to steel.