#Jan25Two Thoughts
After reading about events today in Egypt, on the anniversary of the beginning of the revolution, there are many thoughts running through my mind.
I find myself wondering how my Egyptian friends feel about things now. Are they optimistic, worried, angry, resigned? I suspect the feelings are mixed. Things having unfolded as they had hoped and it seems that they are still under control of the old regime. However, they have managed to unseat one dictator, and there is still fire in their souls, so I have faith they will continue to forge ahead and, as Shakespeare put it, "damned be he who first cries, hold, enough!"
I am cautiously optimistic, but must admid to feeling some concern about certain issues, such as the attacks on women. I travel alone, and want to come to Egypt one of these days. Non-Egy friends tell me I'm crazy to want to go there. That won't stop me, but I will admit to being concerned.
The positive me believes things will start to improve, but the practical me knows it can't until SCAF is removed, and I don't see them relinquishing power any time soon. I wondered whether there was a chance for the government to reduce the scope of their power, but I don't sense any desire to do so from the MB.
The revolution continues.