Recently we been seeing protests in the Middle East and North African countries like Libya, Egypt, Tunisia.
These are my thoughts on this.
1. Good bye to dictators & Monarchs
Most of these governments are made of Leaders who came to power either after independence from Western countries or by Military Coups. These leaders have ruled these countries for decades . Even some case more than 40 years.
People are tired of these old leaders, people looking for a change.
2. Welcome Freedom of speech and assembly
Most of these countries does not allow people freedom in Free speech or protests. and some countries like Algeria and Egypt were in State of Emergency for decades.
It’s the 21st century it’s time now for people to be free
3. End to Greed, Fraud and Corruption
Most of these countries have rich resources like Oil. But these are controlled by Government and run as family businesses. People are not getting a fair share of their countries resources.
Regular citizens are struggling with Unemployment ,rising food prices, and More opportunities of education,such as earning an online international business degree, needs to be more accessible and affordable. while the Leadership and their families live luxurious lives.
Most of the institutions are state owned so Fraud and Corruption is unavoidable. There is no room for independent audit or investigation.
4. Democracy
In countries like Libya they don’t have elections or even political parties.
People want democracy and representation.
"...Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth." - -- Abraham Lincoln
5. Facebook and Internet
Facebook , you tube and other social networking sites allow the young people to spread the message and unite. Internet has become like the ultimate weapon these people found after decades.
I see this as a great achievement of man.
See the interactive map from CNN all the countries currently having protests and current status.
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/04/middle.east.africa.unrest/index.html?iphonefb
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