There is a one clear meaningful difference between Ancient Assyria and modern day syria: the religion. Assyrians were and are the devout Christians who love Jesus and support Israel. The so-called "syrians", however, are no different from their muslim fanatic brothers from the rest of the muslim world. If only I was a president of the United States, I would help Assyrians take their homeland (Syria) back and make it Christian again. I can't wait to see the day when muslims will be slaughtered until their full massive conversions out of their "religion of peace".