Protests. Chants. Determination. Longing for change. No, this wasn't a demonstration in the United States of America, but in Egypt. Then the domino effect occurred swiftly. Other people in usually quiet countries like Bahrain, Jordan, Tunisia, Yemen, and Iran, began to recognize the need to rise up and demand a change in leadership. Frustration heard around the world has become louder.
I was pretty shocked by the protests in Libya, where Gaddafi has ruled since 1969 with an iron fist. People are feeling that change will happen. If Mubarak stepped down in Egypt, after an 30 plus year rule, isn't it possible for other autocrats and dictators to do the same? However, what has been appalling but inevitable, has been the rapid governmental response in Bahrain. The government backlash demonstrates common refusal to listen.
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People are telling each other to wake up. If you have ever seen the Spike Lee film school days, there is an iconic scene where Lawrence Fishburne shouts, Wake Up". Although his message was to the students at the college, the message was clear. Egypt's process has just started, although Mubarek has supposedly stepped down. The military has taken the reins and Mubarek controls the military. However, all eyes will be on Egypt to see how the march towards democracy will occur.
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