CORRECTION; Despite news reports this afternoon that Mubarak had intentions of stepping down, he still seems to be clinging to power.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/10/us-egypt-idUSTRE70O3UW20110210
Respond to these questions in the comment section:
- What do you think?
- Is it going to take violence to remove Mubarak? Is that justified?
- Based on what we have discussed, do you believe Mubarak will turn his military on his own people to prevent an overthrow? Do you think the military would go through with it?
In class we’ve had some great discussions on the Egyptian revolution and how it so clearly represents Enlightenment themes and ideas.
Here are some links for you to learn more about Egypt:
Here is an episode of a PBS show Rick Steves Europe where he goes to Egypt. I like how he addresses Egypt’s unique history: http://www.hulu.com/watch/106471/rick-steves-europe-egypt
Here is a clip showing how a spirit of responsibility and positivity has taken hold in Cairo: http://www.wimp.com/egyptianprotests/
Here is a link to the timeline that we reviewed in class: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/03/egypt.protests.timeline/index.html
And, if you’re up for it, here is a great special by Democracy Now on the Egyptian protests: http://www.democracynow.org/2011/2/5/uprising_in_egypt_a_two_hour
More to come….
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