Events in Tunisia and the murder of a young Egyption helped spark this uprising. I would like to keep in my heart the vitality, the freshness, and the incredible spirit of the millions of Egyptians, from all walks of life, who gathered together peacefully to air their grievances with a government they felt could no longer be tolerated. We could get into the very complex issues behind the scenes of who Mubarak was and how he was able to rise to power, stay there, and the different political parties who played a part, along with the countries and governments who encouraged, and contributed. There is always intrigue, questionable decisions and acts lurking just behind the scenes of any political leader whether it be in the West or abroad. The thing that most amazed me was the number of people who protested. Egyptians who took it upon themselves to band together as one unit to thwart the wishes of their President, who I believe undoubtedly felt that they couldn't pull it off. My hat goes off to them and my heart goes out to them. There is talk, now, that the Iranian freedom fighters have found new hope and encouragement. If they take to the streets again, to oust a tyrannical dictator and attempt to take back their country and regain their freedoms, I support them wholeheartedly. President Obama supported the fight for freedom in Egypt and should not change course if the same events again unfold in Iran.
Fiery Heart
by Dmitri Maslov
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