Friday, February 4, 2011

Distress In Egypt..Violence begets Violence

I am only going to say a little bit about how I feel about this whole Egypt situation, because I do not know and I am not in the position to pass my judgement, but I do know that I do not agree with the way Egyptians are handling the situation.


I understand that the people of Egypt want their voice heard. It is sad to see and hear  the amount of violence and unrest going on in one of the world most historic and beautiful countries. Have people not learned lessons on violence. Did Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr's  messages have no meaning?


A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.
Mohandas Gandhi 


No two people will ever agree on everything 100%.It is very discerning to see how people turn on one another over opinions. Anti Mubarak supporters that turn to violence are not sending the right messages to the world and to younger generations. Threatening journalists with violence and threats is disrespectful to the world. When Cairo and Egypt turns to the world for aid can they honestly expect any after attacking foreigners? 


No matter who you support numbers are stronger and speak louder with peace than through stone throwing, beating, killing and violence. Peace can cause change. When you let rage overwhelm you, you cannot escape that hatred and anger and it forever leaves a mark on your soul. Violent protests will only lead to death and more anger and more violence. 


Only peace can bring true change.


~BB
The Egyptology Handbook: A Course in the Wonders of Egypt (Ologies)Egypt (Eyewitness Travel Guides)An Account of EgyptLonely Planet Egypt (Country Guide)

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