So I've been MIA for two months, but the holidays got crazy and I got a little busy getting stuck on business trips in Missouri blizzards to worry about my little corner of the web here. But I'm back and I'll try to get back to my weekly musings again... Big news is that my oldest daughter turns 13 today - a little strange, but considering she's been playing the part for quite some time now, it's not going to be a big stretch for her to be a teenager.
I do have to say that I've been very interested in what has been going on across North Africa and into the Middle East - I don't always know the in's and out's of a particular country's politics, but to see such a passionate crowd as they had in Egypt actually be able to come together and affect change was amazing. Hopefully others can do the same in countries where it is needed. Everyone should have basic freedoms and representation.
Beginning one month ago, Tunisia and Egypt brought about the removal of their leaders and now Jordan, Iran, Yemen, Algeria, Bahrain, and I’m sure a couple others that I haven’t seen listed in the American media reports are trying to take a stand as well to show their discontent with the current state of leadership and a host of other injustices. I do hope that the revolution can re-ignite in Iran to finish what the people tried to start after the elections in 2009. I fully understand trying to keep people safe, but you can’t keep them quiet forever and the excuse is wearing thin.
Hopefully the internet can continue to assist the under-represented in coming together for peaceful demonstrations and get the word out that they’re not going home again until change happens. I hope the success in Egypt gives them strength to continue to do what they know is right.
I do have to say that I've been very interested in what has been going on across North Africa and into the Middle East - I don't always know the in's and out's of a particular country's politics, but to see such a passionate crowd as they had in Egypt actually be able to come together and affect change was amazing. Hopefully others can do the same in countries where it is needed. Everyone should have basic freedoms and representation.
Beginning one month ago, Tunisia and Egypt brought about the removal of their leaders and now Jordan, Iran, Yemen, Algeria, Bahrain, and I’m sure a couple others that I haven’t seen listed in the American media reports are trying to take a stand as well to show their discontent with the current state of leadership and a host of other injustices. I do hope that the revolution can re-ignite in Iran to finish what the people tried to start after the elections in 2009. I fully understand trying to keep people safe, but you can’t keep them quiet forever and the excuse is wearing thin.
Hopefully the internet can continue to assist the under-represented in coming together for peaceful demonstrations and get the word out that they’re not going home again until change happens. I hope the success in Egypt gives them strength to continue to do what they know is right.
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