Egypt stands at the precipice of change. Change to what remains the question. Will Egypt become a democracy, or another theocratic tyranny run by the Muslim Brotherhood similar to Iran. Protests and riots in Egypt have brought the government to the brink of collapse.
Let us hope that the forces of moderation, human rights, freedom, and liberal democracy prevail.
Despite that VP Joe Biden claims that Mubarak is no dictator, it is clear to those living in reality that Mubarak's dictatorship and brutal regime needs to come to an end. Then again, Biden has frequent problems with his foot uncontrollably flying into his mouth. The Egyptian security forces are known for their brutality, torture, and ruthlessness.
The Egyptian people have had enough of the corruption, violence, and intimidation. They want a say in how they are governed, and rightly so.
Tunisia was the first domino of change across north Africa and the Middle East, but it is far from certain that the current civil unrest will lead to liberal democracy. There is a very real and frightening possibility that more theocratic states will emerge that will be sympathetic to Al Qaeda, radicalism, Wahhabism, and ardent opponents of any sort of peace with Israel.
For now, let us hope that another thug will be sent into permanent retirement.
Let us hope that the forces of moderation, human rights, freedom, and liberal democracy prevail.
Despite that VP Joe Biden claims that Mubarak is no dictator, it is clear to those living in reality that Mubarak's dictatorship and brutal regime needs to come to an end. Then again, Biden has frequent problems with his foot uncontrollably flying into his mouth. The Egyptian security forces are known for their brutality, torture, and ruthlessness.
The Egyptian people have had enough of the corruption, violence, and intimidation. They want a say in how they are governed, and rightly so.
Tunisia was the first domino of change across north Africa and the Middle East, but it is far from certain that the current civil unrest will lead to liberal democracy. There is a very real and frightening possibility that more theocratic states will emerge that will be sympathetic to Al Qaeda, radicalism, Wahhabism, and ardent opponents of any sort of peace with Israel.
For now, let us hope that another thug will be sent into permanent retirement.
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