I am impressed with the process that Egyptians are undertaking to depose a crappy leader. I realize that there has been some violence but for the most part, and in the way of government over-throws, Egypt is presenting itself as an interesting example of the "power of the people".
After seeing so many Muslim countries erupt into full out civil war, it is reassuring to see an eastern country demonstrate restraint (relatively speaking, and no, that's not a slight.).
Congratulations to the predominantly Muslim country for showing us folks in the west that this faith is not all about shedding blood and blowing people up.
Now, if that country can install (democratically) a leader who will actually serve the people, it will be a wonderful victory for Egyptians!
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I don't think what's going on there is as simple as it seems. I'm all for getting rid of evil dictators but it may be out of the frying pan into the fire because little is really known about those who want to assume power there.
You know, at first those were my thoughts too but then I remembered a group of colonies who wanted to choose new leadership.
Whether the decisions we make be large or small, we never know the outcome. Sometimes we just know that things can be better.
At the very least, I am impressed with the zeal of the citizens of Egypt to act on their belief that they can have a better life.
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