I’m no academic, these are my opinions and perhaps aren’t the most solid. Having been in various countries, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, and Turkey, i’ve managed to have interesting conversations with a good bit of natives, young and old alike.
What I see going on right now is that the people are tired of living under harsh regimes. The basic liberties we take for granted, the people in these countries would and have died for. I think it’s wise to think that lots of their feelings and thoughts publicly have been compressed and not allowed to be spoken freely or openly, and now like a powder keg their voices will unite and are being heard.
Maybe the freedom idealists in Egypt, rallied by the actions of the Tunisians have finally discovered their is power in numbers.
My biggest fear is that now would be a great time to incite some terror into the mix. If only to provoke the military or the protesters into action. I know if I was part of these sub-groups of militant strict islamics, I would definitely seize the opportunity, hopefully this won’t be the case, as the consequences could be devastating. I send my prayers and solidarity for the brave protesters in Egypt and my biggest prayer goes to their military, whom have the strongest decision to make, side with the people or follow the orders given by your superiors, make the right decision when it comes….