I am in total favor for the revolution that is going on currently in Egypt. Reason being is it's about time that ordinary citizens fight for their rights as human beings. To me I never understood the ideal that the poor get poorer while the rich is getting richer. Although this revolution can also be a gift and curse depending on who will be replacing the current regime. I am sure that the Egyptian citizens will use all their power and might to make sure that they don't have another regime in power like the current one. It is only so much lies and propaganda that people can take. The time is now at this critical financial global situation that ordinary citizens start using their God given rights to voice their needs and for something to finally be done. In neighboring countries such as Yemen, Tunisia, and even Jordan there are smaller revolutions that are happening that isn't getting as much media attention as it should. I believe what’s happening now in the northern African countries is something I believe will spread like a wildfire through the rest of the countries of the world. People will soon wake up from their slumber and stop feeding into all the fancy talk of their world leaders, and demand action not just words. Rising gas, and food prices, low unemployment are just some of the reasons people are fighting for. Most governments are doing little or nothing at all to help improve the situations of its citizens. Take this great country of ours for example; it still boggles my mind that the same banks that got us in this financial situation received $700 billion from the government. While the middle and lower classes are still struggling to make ends meet. Something has to be done all over the world if we don’t want our descendants to suffer from these woes.
Revolution is a good thing when freedom prevails and the spirit of democracy breathes new life into a country. Although I can cite examples where revolution creates a better environment for its people and examples of revolutions that have not done so. The best one that comes to mind is the one that created the United States of America, in 1776, inspiring freedom and a voice for its citizens that has provided increased civil liberties to all and prosperity to the country. On the other hand the Communist revolution in Cuba in 1958 did the opposite. The revolution there ousted a dictator and instilled a more ruthless tyrant. Civil liberties have sharply declined on the island since then and the way of life for the people there greatly diminished as well as. These two examples picked out of the many of history illustrate one thing, whether a revolution brings about a good reform for its people depends upon the leader behind it. While this civil unrest has been festering in Egypt for decades now is when the full blown disease manifests itself for the world to see. The question is who is the direct catalyst behind this, the Muslim Brotherhood? One can make the inferrence that it would appear that countries in which Islam religious law is intermingled with government the law tends to be rigid and often times can exclude some citizens, mainly women and non-Muslims. If the Muslim Brotherhood should be placed into power by the people and create a dictatorship then I can only see this revolution as a dark portent of what is to come for Egypt and the entire Middle East. On the other hand if the Muslim Brotherhood should take power and the people have the ability to change governments with free elections then Egypt can only expect to prosper and enjoy freedom, though it will be a slow and arduous journey.
what i think about this egyptian revolution is that it is about to become a very bloody revolution as the days go and the citizens get more and more desperate and see no change. bringing down country's leaders is not an easy task and military power is needed. we already saw what happened with Venezuela when Chavez did the Revolution and became the president; what I want to point out with this is that egyptians have to be smart and make sure if they bring down the leader to have someone who believes in freedom and democracy which i believe muslim countries lack. Hopefully egyptians will get the military support from other countries they need and president Mubarak will retreat without any blood being spilled. The world doesn't need more blood.
I think that it is only fair that people in any country be able to vote. president Mubarak needs to stop lying to his people. whatever happen to freedom of speech the egyptian revolution would only bring greater democracy to its people. Maybe if they weren't so terrified of the word "terror" and rule the fact that they should decide who they want to rule theircountry and hope for better.
I am in favor of the Egyptian people taking action against oppression and fighting for their right to have free elections. Fighting for the right to elect officials or elect a party that the majority is in favor of is completely valid in my opinion. A few things that I see as unnecessary and unfortunate are, of course, first of all the violence instated by the military. It doesn't seem like the military is intervening as intensely in recent days, however, as the protesters show no signs of stopping. So the second thing that I find unfortunate with the revolution is the apparent recklessness of street thugs that are destroying private property. If a group of people is willing to burn down a police station and steal guns, let it be - but there has been many articles this past week reporting museums around Cairo, such as the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which have been looted. It has been documented that a number of precious artifacts have been stolen, and in some cases simply destroyed. It's this destruction that I'm not in favor of. It's really just a shame.
I believe that Egypt needs a new start as well as a new leader. The need democracy but the real one, with freedom to choose the right leader the fits their real needs. They need this revolution and even though revolutions are unstable they need to find their own way and have freedom because at the end of the day that’s the only thing that counts. Mubarak's dictatorship should not lead the Egyptians any longer; they should realize that if it has not worked by now is not going to work at all. That’s why I think that they should find their own path and own their destiny.
It never ceases to amaze me how Americans live their lives focused on the battles of other nations while we ourselves are falling apart from within. With the countless domestic issues we are facing, as usual, the media manages to distract the people of the US with uprisings going on elsewhere in the world. Really? I mean, I know world events are important in the arena of international relations but what about the afflictions we are facing right here at home? Americans are dedicating seemingly irrevocable time and scarce finances in becoming a society centered on superficial and materialistic obsessions. Entertainment is taking front stage and center among our distracted multi-tasking society. Americans are broke and covered in debt and yet they manage make sure to possess the latest technologies: i-phones and/or laptops (with internet as a must of course), gaming devices, and of course, the flat-screen televisions in every room. Our number one priority is to be “tuned-in”, mere spectators of current events. Wake up America! We must start a restoration at home first! The future of our country depends on the issues we focus on today. Let us cease to live vicariously through the revolutions of other nations. Massive debt, non-existing jobs, families without a home, absent parents, murderous children, pharmaceutical drug abuse, poor education, and a foreign war bankrupting our nation while eating away at our economic roots. Our contaminated soil demands a revolution of its own. Will we join together, or will we continue to stand on the sidelines staring into an eventful LCD screen?
I completely agree with the revolution that is ocurring currently in Egypt. I believe that people over there have enough reasons to fight for. Unfortunately their fight for a better country goes along with violenece,but Egyptians should not stop their fight untill they acomplished their goal. If they do not fight for their rights nobody else would do it for them. This revolution shows that they want a better life for each of them and do not want more dictatorship in their country. There are two examples of dictatorship, Cuba and Venezuela, where people are being manipulated for a "good president". I completely encourage Egyptians to continue their revolution because I believe that is the only way they can improve their contry not only for this generation but also for the new one. Miluska D.
A Pseudo democracy is not even close to what they have in Egypt. I would say that it more closely resembles a dictatorship like what Castro has in Cuba. Revolution is what is needed at this point. It’s a gamble either way, because they could end up with someone much worse in charge. I just hope that with the world watching so closely that they don’t go the route Cuba did on 1958, from bad to much worse. Church and state must be separate, and voting actually has to mean something for them to get close to what a democracy stands for. So I say, let them revolt, a chance at a true democracy is better than no chance at all. We take a lot for granted living in this great nation of ours. Yes, many would cite all the negative things that the United States of America has wrong with it. And yet that very freedom that they have to voice it where ever they please, is what I hold most dear to me.
I believe that the Egyptian people are fighting for is only fair. I agree with them because everyone has the right to vote for whom they believe is best to run their country. I think that what President Mubarak is doing is wrong. For starters, no one should use terror to gain what they want. In my opinion, if the Egyptian people were allowed to vote for who they want, they( the people) would breath more calmly.
The definition of a democracy is free and equal rights of all citizens to participate in electing members of government. President Mubarak's nearly thirty year “reign” as president has created a doubt in the democratic process in Egypt. By systematically removing all threats to his presidential sit, President Mubarak has created a sort of dictatorship within the democratic process. The uproar in Egypt was inevitable. With three decade of leadership under one ruler, who most believe to have “stolen” the sit, Egypt is now calling for his removal for office. I believe Egypt's uprising shows a since of independence within its nation. The mere fact that they are all uniting as a nation shows that they are not willing to sit back and allow their government to reflect a dictatorship anymore. Egypt's future looks promising. If Egypt continues to to rebel against its government on issues concerning all aspects of their life in which the government controls (religion, laws, etc.) a theological government will not come to past. I believe it was Socrates who said “Ten men can not control a million.” (Or something like that.) Andrea B.
Like you said, revolutions are great moments in history, but the problem is that you cannot predict what is going to happen after a revolution, and that is the most scary part of it. The people of Egypt have been dominated for almost 30 years by a supposedly democratic government. I believe Egypt finally woke up and understood that what they had was not a democratic government but a regime. Every country deserves a chance for a change specially when there is not freedom and so often violent revolutions are require to make that change. I just hope the people from Egypt get to accomplish their freedom and their democracy that they are fighting for. I hope that this government gets replace by a good democratic one and not by one with the same old ideologies. Diana Hernandez
It's easy to stay on the side line and applaud the revolution.however let's not forgot the irannian relvolution let's just say the result wasn't quiet positive.my opinion is that Egypt is at the same frivolous state as iran was in that stage and many oportunist are trying to used those poor people to cease power my hope is that they are not that gullible. When i look at what's going on in Egypt all i see hundred of thousand of egyptian in the street who have been magnify to be the voice of all egyptian; I would like to know the view of the million that still at home.I'm a skeptic but i do wish that they end up with a democratic government that elected by the people and for the people and not be fool by those opportunistic foe.
I’m definitely pro-revolution; I think that all efforts made by a country can make a change, even if it is small. We can’t be sure of what the outcome of the revolution will be, but we can only hope that this will create a new government that will provide its citizens with equal rights and the ability to vote for future presidents. Currently many have been injured and the United Nations have said about 300 have been killed in the chaos, a lot of which may be due to the cutoff of communication. I think that, in time, their efforts will be rewarded and they will be able to return to their lives in a new normal. Although things will not be the same, they will sleep easier at night knowing that even though changes will be gradual, they have done something for the better of their country as a nation.
Egypt’s recent uprising of protesting for the removal of President Mubarak and the current government powers is to be expected in a so-called democracy hidden within a communist regime. When the leadership of a Nation does not walk in their integrity, they lead their people down the same road of chaos. When leadership goes bad, the people rebel because at some point in our lives when want justice in the form of freedom. Often times you cannot find true peace until real chaos threatens the foundation of what we though to be normal.
The people of Egypt want a New Normal, and this revolt or as some would see it, rebellion is nothing more than a cry for Freedom. Their has never been a war, obstacle, trial or difficult situation that has not experience loss in the midst of justice, so we must be prepared for lives to be lost, values to be changed and old ways of government to be torn down. I firmly believe in the institution of Justice and my ultimate hope for Egypt and their people is to work together for the betterment and development of a new nation where freedom and fairness is the foundation.
I agree with revolutions when the people of its country are suffering from necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing and the only way to fix it if the leader of the country does not do a thing about the situation is to overthrow him. The Egyptian revolution hopefully will be a blood less revolution. I am also hoping that this will bring more democracy to its people. The longer this revolution last the more aggressive they will get. I do not think that they would let another dictatorship happen or better yet think that anyone that would think the same would step up for the vote and bring the same ideals as Mubarak. Now all we need is for other countries to have a revolution toward these dictatorships like Cuba. Christopher Paulino T-5:40
I think the revolution in Egypt can turn out to be a blessing or a disaster. Looking at other countries like Iraq that have a war and terror because of leaders like them, the government of Egypt is not lying by saying that “there will be terror.” It is a strong possibility this could happen. The way I see it is this, if they have been in power since 1981, and Egypt has been in good state since then, then I would vote for the same government to stay. If it isn’t, then another government might be needed. I’m not fully aware of the current status of Egypt, all I know is that there is a revolution, and there is a revolution for a reason. The people are not happy with the way things are, and if the people of Egypt are not happy, then by all means, change is needed.
In my opinion, the situation in Egypt is going to be worse as the time goes by. This revolution is going to be very tough and hard for their people, but they need it. We are all human beings whom love the freedom, and they can get it only if they are not under the Mubarak's dictatorship anymore! Cuba and Venezuela are two other examples of dictatorship that i can think of now. People are manipulated and thats not what they want. Therefore, I think Egyptians should keep up what they have started and fight for their rights! Hajdukovic Mima
Egypt has been ruled by the same government for over 20 years controlling everything and everyone in that country. If the government controls everything from their voting rights to the other opposing parties this uprising sadly may not do anything but hurt or potentially kill many individuals that are fighting against the government. Sadly there are many instances where uprisings don’t do anything but instill more fear into the citizens of that country. Take into consideration several countries like Venezuela who tried voting against in opposing candidate and all of the Venezuelans who did vote against an opposing party were put on a black list never to be able to work or own a property in Venezuela again. Another issue that arises when a government falls is what the new government will be like, will it be better than or just as bad as the government before them. The probability for a non tyrannical government to control a country that has had the same crooked government for over 20 years is highly impossible however if the government does fall hopefully the next government will be better.
Revolutions are necessary. The violence is absolutely heartbreaking and, at least for me, to hard to even watch. But I can feel the frustration of the people and understand through their actions how injustice has reached their last straw. The Middle East is such a tense territory that to foresee if this revolution will bring a more just government to its people is hard to predict. Religion still is a massive issue, and it seems fanatics of the total spectrum are willing to do whatever is necessary to get their point across and IMPOSE their belief onto others. Hopefully, change will come along with justice and peace. One thing is for certain, Mubarak and his team need to go. “L’union fait la force” therefore the people need to fight for their rights and send the message that injustices like this will not be tolerated anymore. I am 100% pro peace, and all this violence and pain that our brothers and sisters are going through all over the world, physically hurts me. Maybe, just maybe, one of these days we as “humans” will learn the lesson. I understand that all this madness is happening far away from us, but EVERYTHING AFFECTS EVERYBODY sooner or later. We are citizens of the world and even today more than ever in these globalized times. I guess the only thing left to do is pray to God (whatever kind, type or energy we might believe is out there) to please help us all, and soon. Just in case, here I leave my favorite prayer translated in English, because nothing better can express my true feelings.
“May prosperity be glorified May administrators rule the world with law and justice May all things that are sacred be protected And may all beings live happy and free... PEACE” :)
The situation in Egypt was inevitable. After the ruling dictatorship of president Mubarak the uprising of the people of Egypt was bound to happen sooner or later. Egypt will eventually if successful, will take back there country or will have to face a hard future. This reminds me of the American Revolution hopefully for us Americans we won democracy and beat the King of England. I hope that Egypt can come to terms with each other, but through alot of battle. This is only the beggining for Egypt more struggles and battles will come in the near future. Michelle Mazoleny
No one man should have all that power! I believe the Egyptian’s revolution will bring forth greater democracy for its people, by allowing the citizens to vote for government. A democracy where there is a real election, dictatorship is over thrown. The government should not have power over the lives of its citizens; no one should still be living in any kind of bondage. This revolution can create better lives for its citizens while promoting freedom as a way of life. As many citizen of countries with little to no freedom and “fake democracy” yearn for their civil rights and freedom the birth of revolutions will become more common.
While I am in favor with the people of Egypt revolting for their freedom and the changes their country so desperately needs, there is no way to be sure if the revolution will lead to the uptake of democracy or to the rise of yet another despot. How the revolution concludes is variable, and depends mostly on the leading forces behind it. If the people of Egypt succeed in overthrowing Mubarack's regime, the focus should be shifted to establishing fair elections that will pave the way for a democratic future in Egypt. Throughout history revolting has been a way for the people to take control of their land, and make changes to better their countries situations- not always the case as illustrated by the Cuban and Venezuelan revolutions. Because of the instability that accompanies revolutions, Egypt should be cognizant of the precedents and be prepared to guide their country into a more fruitful and less authoritarian system of government.
The Egyptian revolt can have two different consequences; it can either bring a true democracy to power or it can sink Egypt to an even worse situation. Different factors will influence on how Egypt will end up politically. If the authorities do not do what is needed from them in terms of the rule of law and corruption, Egypt will remain as it has been for the last three decades. At the same time, its people will need to become more participant and self aware politically to demand a democratic government. No matter what the outcomes are, it is important for the Egyptian people to gain their sovereignty over a ruling minority.
What started in Tunisia is a serious wakeup call to all the dictators in the region. People will not stay silent when placed in a corner. You can see this in recent revolutions in the Muslim world, some great examples of dictator over through is; The Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan, The Cedar Revolution in Lebanon and The Indonesian Revolution of 1998(very similar to the issue in Egypt). All of these revolutions have to do with the mistreatment of the people and the unfairness of the regimes in power. Sometimes in history there are even worse people that come to power when the current dictator is thrown such as the Iranian Revolution and Saur Revolution in Afghanistan. These final two examples is what the western world fears, especially Israel. It was Egypt’s military state that stopped the wars against Israel in the late 1970s early 1980s. After Egypt signed a truce/peace treaty with Israel almost all of the Arab neighboring states followed suit. The fear of the Muslim Brotherhood taking power is an issue at large, but people need to know that this “political party” has forever been banned. There are way more reform/liberal parties that will be way more prepared for these upcoming elections that we are all hoping to see. I hope for the Egyptian people to fight on and have the democracy that they desire and to not live in the past. What has been done needs to be fixed, not to be hated.
The revolution is the solution! The citizens Have to fight because the is no other way around. They have been disrespected by their own president, who "believes" in the democracy. It is a very difficult task for the people since they do not have many resources to fight against the military. President Mubarak even scared his own people with military jets flying around them to show off his power. However, I believe that he won't strike the people because he knows the attack would backfire to him. Other countries would not agree with the leader and he would be in deeper trouble and with greater risk of losing the power. Now he still has a chance to try to change and help his people, it is never too late.
I believe the people in Egypt are well within thier rights as human beings to fight for what is right for them! that is their freedom to elect whomever they believe will bring prosper and true democracy for their people, let the people voice their concerns and demonstrate their crys for help, change and true democracy.The oppression from the governement has reached a boiling point of frustration and desperation with the people of Eygpt. This revolution may just arise another dictatorship or bring true democracy to their government , however their pain must be heard around the globe. They must fight, when they have Nothing to lose but Alot to gain.
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I am in total favor for the revolution that is going on currently in Egypt. Reason being is it's about time that ordinary citizens fight for their rights as human beings. To me I never understood the ideal that the poor get poorer while the rich is getting richer. Although this revolution can also be a gift and curse depending on who will be replacing the current regime. I am sure that the Egyptian citizens will use all their power and might to make sure that they don't have another regime in power like the current one. It is only so much lies and propaganda that people can take. The time is now at this critical financial global situation that ordinary citizens start using their God given rights to voice their needs and for something to finally be done. In neighboring countries such as Yemen, Tunisia, and even Jordan there are smaller revolutions that are happening that isn't getting as much media attention as it should. I believe what’s happening now in the northern African countries is something I believe will spread like a wildfire through the rest of the countries of the world. People will soon wake up from their slumber and stop feeding into all the fancy talk of their world leaders, and demand action not just words. Rising gas, and food prices, low unemployment are just some of the reasons people are fighting for. Most governments are doing little or nothing at all to help improve the situations of its citizens. Take this great country of ours for example; it still boggles my mind that the same banks that got us in this financial situation received $700 billion from the government. While the middle and lower classes are still struggling to make ends meet. Something has to be done all over the world if we don’t want our descendants to suffer from these woes.
Revolution is a good thing when freedom prevails and the spirit of democracy breathes new life into a country. Although I can cite examples where revolution creates a better environment for its people and examples of revolutions that have not done so. The best one that comes to mind is the one that created the United States of America, in 1776, inspiring freedom and a voice for its citizens that has provided increased civil liberties to all and prosperity to the country. On the other hand the Communist revolution in Cuba in 1958 did the opposite. The revolution there ousted a dictator and instilled a more ruthless tyrant. Civil liberties have sharply declined on the island since then and the way of life for the people there greatly diminished as well as.
These two examples picked out of the many of history illustrate one thing, whether a revolution brings about a good reform for its people depends upon the leader behind it. While this civil unrest has been festering in Egypt for decades now is when the full blown disease manifests itself for the world to see. The question is who is the direct catalyst behind this, the Muslim Brotherhood?
One can make the inferrence that it would appear that countries in which Islam religious law is intermingled with government the law tends to be rigid and often times can exclude some citizens, mainly women and non-Muslims. If the Muslim Brotherhood should be placed into power by the people and create a dictatorship then I can only see this revolution as a dark portent of what is to come for Egypt and the entire Middle East. On the other hand if the Muslim Brotherhood should take power and the people have the ability to change governments with free elections then Egypt can only expect to prosper and enjoy freedom, though it will be a slow and arduous journey.
what i think about this egyptian revolution is that it is about to become a very bloody revolution as the days go and the citizens get more and more desperate and see no change. bringing down country's leaders is not an easy task and military power is needed. we already saw what happened with Venezuela when Chavez did the Revolution and became the president; what I want to point out with this is that egyptians have to be smart and make sure if they bring down the leader to have someone who believes in freedom and democracy which i believe muslim countries lack. Hopefully egyptians will get the military support from other countries they need and president Mubarak will retreat without any blood being spilled. The world doesn't need more blood.
I think that it is only fair that people in any country be able to vote. president Mubarak needs to stop lying to his people. whatever happen to freedom of speech the egyptian revolution would only bring greater democracy to its people. Maybe if they weren't so terrified of the word "terror" and rule the fact that they should decide who they want to rule theircountry and hope for better.
I am in favor of the Egyptian people taking action against oppression and fighting for their right to have free elections. Fighting for the right to elect officials or elect a party that the majority is in favor of is completely valid in my opinion. A few things that I see as unnecessary and unfortunate are, of course, first of all the violence instated by the military. It doesn't seem like the military is intervening as intensely in recent days, however, as the protesters show no signs of stopping. So the second thing that I find unfortunate with the revolution is the apparent recklessness of street thugs that are destroying private property. If a group of people is willing to burn down a police station and steal guns, let it be - but there has been many articles this past week reporting museums around Cairo, such as the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which have been looted. It has been documented that a number of precious artifacts have been stolen, and in some cases simply destroyed. It's this destruction that I'm not in favor of. It's really just a shame.
I believe that Egypt needs a new start as well as a new leader. The need democracy but the real one, with freedom to choose the right leader the fits their real needs. They need this revolution and even though revolutions are unstable they need to find their own way and have freedom because at the end of the day that’s the only thing that counts. Mubarak's dictatorship should not lead the Egyptians any longer; they should realize that if it has not worked by now is not going to work at all. That’s why I think that they should find their own path and own their destiny.
It never ceases to amaze me how Americans live their lives focused on the battles of other nations while we ourselves are falling apart from within. With the countless domestic issues we are facing, as usual, the media manages to distract the people of the US with uprisings going on elsewhere in the world. Really? I mean, I know world events are important in the arena of international relations but what about the afflictions we are facing right here at home? Americans are dedicating seemingly irrevocable time and scarce finances in becoming a society centered on superficial and materialistic obsessions.
Entertainment is taking front stage and center among our distracted multi-tasking society. Americans are broke and covered in debt and yet they manage make sure to possess the latest technologies: i-phones and/or laptops (with internet as a must of course), gaming devices, and of course, the flat-screen televisions in every room. Our number one priority is to be “tuned-in”, mere spectators of current events.
Wake up America! We must start a restoration at home first! The future of our country depends on the issues we focus on today. Let us cease to live vicariously through the revolutions of other nations. Massive debt, non-existing jobs, families without a home, absent parents, murderous children, pharmaceutical drug abuse, poor education, and a foreign war bankrupting our nation while eating away at our economic roots. Our contaminated soil demands a revolution of its own. Will we join together, or will we continue to stand on the sidelines staring into an eventful LCD screen?
Aleida
Miluska Delgado:
I completely agree with the revolution that is ocurring currently in Egypt. I believe that people over there have enough reasons to fight for. Unfortunately their fight for a better country goes along with violenece,but Egyptians should not stop their fight untill they acomplished their goal. If they do not fight for their rights nobody else would do it for them. This revolution shows that they want a better life for each of them and do not want more dictatorship in their country. There are two examples of dictatorship, Cuba and Venezuela, where people are being manipulated for a "good president". I completely encourage Egyptians to continue their revolution because I believe that is the only way they can improve their contry not only for this generation but also for the new one.
Miluska D.
A Pseudo democracy is not even close to what they have in Egypt. I would say that it more closely resembles a dictatorship like what Castro has in Cuba. Revolution is what is needed at this point. It’s a gamble either way, because they could end up with someone much worse in charge. I just hope that with the world watching so closely that they don’t go the route Cuba did on 1958, from bad to much worse. Church and state must be separate, and voting actually has to mean something for them to get close to what a democracy stands for. So I say, let them revolt, a chance at a true democracy is better than no chance at all. We take a lot for granted living in this great nation of ours. Yes, many would cite all the negative things that the United States of America has wrong with it. And yet that very freedom that they have to voice it where ever they please, is what I hold most dear to me.
I believe that the Egyptian people are fighting for is only fair. I agree with them because everyone has the right to vote for whom they believe is best to run their country. I think that what President Mubarak is doing is wrong. For starters, no one should use terror to gain what they want. In my opinion, if the Egyptian people were allowed to vote for who they want, they( the people) would breath more calmly.
Norma Zeron-
The definition of a democracy is free and equal rights of all citizens to participate in electing members of government. President Mubarak's nearly thirty year “reign” as president has created a doubt in the democratic process in Egypt. By systematically removing all threats to his presidential sit, President Mubarak has created a sort of dictatorship within the democratic process. The uproar in Egypt was inevitable. With three decade of leadership under one ruler, who most believe to have “stolen” the sit, Egypt is now calling for his removal for office.
I believe Egypt's uprising shows a since of independence within its nation. The mere fact that they are all uniting as a nation shows that they are not willing to sit back and allow their government to reflect a dictatorship anymore. Egypt's future looks promising. If Egypt continues to to rebel against its government on issues concerning all aspects of their life in which the government controls (religion, laws, etc.) a theological government will not come to past. I believe it was Socrates who said “Ten men can not control a million.” (Or something like that.) Andrea B.
Like you said, revolutions are great moments in history, but the problem is that you cannot predict what is going to happen after a revolution, and that is the most scary part of it. The people of Egypt have been dominated for almost 30 years by a supposedly democratic government. I believe Egypt finally woke up and understood that what they had was not a democratic government but a regime. Every country deserves a chance for a change specially when there is not freedom and so often violent revolutions are require to make that change. I just hope the people from Egypt get to accomplish their freedom and their democracy that they are fighting for. I hope that this government gets replace by a good democratic one and not by one with the same old ideologies.
Diana Hernandez
It's easy to stay on the side line and applaud the revolution.however let's not forgot the irannian relvolution let's just say the result wasn't quiet positive.my opinion is that Egypt is at the same frivolous state as iran was in that stage and many oportunist are trying to used those poor people to cease power my hope is that they are not that gullible. When i look at what's going on in Egypt all i see hundred of thousand of egyptian in the street who have been magnify to be the voice of all egyptian; I would like to know the view of the million that still at home.I'm a skeptic but i do wish that they end up with a democratic government that elected by the people and for the people and not be fool by those opportunistic foe.
I’m definitely pro-revolution; I think that all efforts made by a country can make a change, even if it is small. We can’t be sure of what the outcome of the revolution will be, but we can only hope that this will create a new government that will provide its citizens with equal rights and the ability to vote for future presidents. Currently many have been injured and the United Nations have said about 300 have been killed in the chaos, a lot of which may be due to the cutoff of communication. I think that, in time, their efforts will be rewarded and they will be able to return to their lives in a new normal. Although things will not be the same, they will sleep easier at night knowing that even though changes will be gradual, they have done something for the better of their country as a nation.
Egypt’s recent uprising of protesting for the removal of President Mubarak and the current government powers is to be expected in a so-called democracy hidden within a communist regime. When the leadership of a Nation does not walk in their integrity, they lead their people down the same road of chaos. When leadership goes bad, the people rebel because at some point in our lives when want justice in the form of freedom. Often times you cannot find true peace until real chaos threatens the foundation of what we though to be normal.
The people of Egypt want a New Normal, and this revolt or as some would see it, rebellion is nothing more than a cry for Freedom. Their has never been a war, obstacle, trial or difficult situation that has not experience loss in the midst of justice, so we must be prepared for lives to be lost, values to be changed and old ways of government to be torn down. I firmly believe in the institution of Justice and my ultimate hope for Egypt and their people is to work together for the betterment and development of a new nation where freedom and fairness is the foundation.
I agree with revolutions when the people of its country are suffering from necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing and the only way to fix it if the leader of the country does not do a thing about the situation is to overthrow him. The Egyptian revolution hopefully will be a blood less revolution. I am also hoping that this will bring more democracy to its people. The longer this revolution last the more aggressive they will get. I do not think that they would let another dictatorship happen or better yet think that anyone that would think the same would step up for the vote and bring the same ideals as Mubarak. Now all we need is for other countries to have a revolution toward these dictatorships like Cuba.
Christopher Paulino T-5:40
I think the revolution in Egypt can turn out to be a blessing or a disaster. Looking at other countries like Iraq that have a war and terror because of leaders like them, the government of Egypt is not lying by saying that “there will be terror.” It is a strong possibility this could happen. The way I see it is this, if they have been in power since 1981, and Egypt has been in good state since then, then I would vote for the same government to stay. If it isn’t, then another government might be needed. I’m not fully aware of the current status of Egypt, all I know is that there is a revolution, and there is a revolution for a reason. The people are not happy with the way things are, and if the people of Egypt are not happy, then by all means, change is needed.
-Miguel Fajardo
In my opinion, the situation in Egypt is going to be worse as the time goes by. This revolution is going to be very tough and hard for their people, but they need it. We are all human beings whom love the freedom, and they can get it only if they are not under the Mubarak's dictatorship anymore!
Cuba and Venezuela are two other examples of dictatorship that i can think of now. People are manipulated and thats not what they want. Therefore, I think Egyptians should keep up what they have started and fight for their rights!
Hajdukovic Mima
Egypt has been ruled by the same government for over 20 years controlling everything and everyone in that country. If the government controls everything from their voting rights to the other opposing parties this uprising sadly may not do anything but hurt or potentially kill many individuals that are fighting against the government. Sadly there are many instances where uprisings don’t do anything but instill more fear into the citizens of that country. Take into consideration several countries like Venezuela who tried voting against in opposing candidate and all of the Venezuelans who did vote against an opposing party were put on a black list never to be able to work or own a property in Venezuela again. Another issue that arises when a government falls is what the new government will be like, will it be better than or just as bad as the government before them. The probability for a non tyrannical government to control a country that has had the same crooked government for over 20 years is highly impossible however if the government does fall hopefully the next government will be better.
Revolutions are necessary. The violence is absolutely heartbreaking and, at least for me, to hard to even watch. But I can feel the frustration of the people and understand through their actions how injustice has reached their last straw. The Middle East is such a tense territory that to foresee if this revolution will bring a more just government to its people is hard to predict. Religion still is a massive issue, and it seems fanatics of the total spectrum are willing to do whatever is necessary to get their point across and IMPOSE their belief onto others. Hopefully, change will come along with justice and peace. One thing is for certain, Mubarak and his team need to go. “L’union fait la force” therefore the people need to fight for their rights and send the message that injustices like this will not be tolerated anymore. I am 100% pro peace, and all this violence and pain that our brothers and sisters are going through all over the world, physically hurts me. Maybe, just maybe, one of these days we as “humans” will learn the lesson. I understand that all this madness is happening far away from us, but EVERYTHING AFFECTS EVERYBODY sooner or later. We are citizens of the world and even today more than ever in these globalized times. I guess the only thing left to do is pray to God (whatever kind, type or energy we might believe is out there) to please help us all, and soon. Just in case, here I leave my favorite prayer translated in English, because nothing better can express my true feelings.
“May prosperity be glorified
May administrators rule the world with law and justice
May all things that are sacred be protected
And may all beings live happy and free...
PEACE” :)
Maria Nieves
The situation in Egypt was inevitable. After the ruling dictatorship of president Mubarak the uprising of the people of Egypt was bound to happen sooner or later. Egypt will eventually if successful, will take back there country or will have to face a hard future. This reminds me of the American Revolution hopefully for us Americans we won democracy and beat the King of England. I hope that Egypt can come to terms with each other, but through alot of battle. This is only the beggining for Egypt more struggles and battles will come in the near future.
Michelle Mazoleny
No one man should have all that power! I believe the Egyptian’s revolution will bring forth greater democracy for its people, by allowing the citizens to vote for government. A democracy where there is a real election, dictatorship is over thrown. The government should not have power over the lives of its citizens; no one should still be living in any kind of bondage. This revolution can create better lives for its citizens while promoting freedom as a way of life. As many citizen of countries with little to no freedom and “fake democracy” yearn for their civil rights and freedom the birth of revolutions will become more common.
While I am in favor with the people of Egypt revolting for their freedom and the changes their country so desperately needs, there is no way to be sure if the revolution will lead to the uptake of democracy or to the rise of yet another despot. How the revolution concludes is variable, and depends mostly on the leading forces behind it. If the people of Egypt succeed in overthrowing Mubarack's regime, the focus should be shifted to establishing fair elections that will pave the way for a democratic future in Egypt.
Throughout history revolting has been a way for the people to take control of their land, and make changes to better their countries situations- not always the case as illustrated by the Cuban and Venezuelan revolutions. Because of the instability that accompanies revolutions, Egypt should be cognizant of the precedents and be prepared to guide their country into a more fruitful and less authoritarian system of government.
The Egyptian revolt can have two different consequences; it can either bring a true democracy to power or it can sink Egypt to an even worse situation. Different factors will influence on how Egypt will end up politically. If the authorities do not do what is needed from them in terms of the rule of law and corruption, Egypt will remain as it has been for the last three decades. At the same time, its people will need to become more participant and self aware politically to demand a democratic government. No matter what the outcomes are, it is important for the Egyptian people to gain their sovereignty over a ruling minority.
What started in Tunisia is a serious wakeup call to all the dictators in the region. People will not stay silent when placed in a corner. You can see this in recent revolutions in the Muslim world, some great examples of dictator over through is; The Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan, The Cedar Revolution in Lebanon and The Indonesian Revolution of 1998(very similar to the issue in Egypt). All of these revolutions have to do with the mistreatment of the people and the unfairness of the regimes in power. Sometimes in history there are even worse people that come to power when the current dictator is thrown such as the Iranian Revolution and Saur Revolution in Afghanistan. These final two examples is what the western world fears, especially Israel. It was Egypt’s military state that stopped the wars against Israel in the late 1970s early 1980s. After Egypt signed a truce/peace treaty with Israel almost all of the Arab neighboring states followed suit. The fear of the Muslim Brotherhood taking power is an issue at large, but people need to know that this “political party” has forever been banned. There are way more reform/liberal parties that will be way more prepared for these upcoming elections that we are all hoping to see. I hope for the Egyptian people to fight on and have the democracy that they desire and to not live in the past. What has been done needs to be fixed, not to be hated.
The revolution is the solution! The citizens Have to fight because the is no other way around. They have been disrespected by their own president, who "believes" in the democracy. It is a very difficult task for the people since they do not have many resources to fight against the military. President Mubarak even scared his own people with military jets flying around them to show off his power. However, I believe that he won't strike the people because he knows the attack would backfire to him. Other countries would not agree with the leader and he would be in deeper trouble and with greater risk of losing the power. Now he still has a chance to try to change and help his people, it is never too late.
I believe the people in Egypt are well within thier rights as human beings to fight for what is right for them! that is their freedom to elect whomever they believe will bring prosper and true democracy for their people, let the people voice their concerns and demonstrate their crys for help, change and true democracy.The oppression from the governement has reached a boiling point of frustration and desperation with the people of Eygpt. This revolution may just arise another dictatorship or bring true democracy to their government , however their pain must be heard around the globe. They must fight, when they have Nothing to lose but Alot to gain.
Katiana H.
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