Human Rights Freedom?
By skysuccess
@skysuccess (8857)
Singapore
January 28, 2011 9:09am CST
In view of the latest developments of both Tunisia and Egypt as the latest, of its people rising up to overthrow the government. I wonder if there's anything that a government could or could not do; should do or should not do when all it takes is for some dissatisfied majority to gang up and rise against the government.
What happened to the constitutions and most of all, law?
What can these uprisings help and most of all achieve?
With the country in such chaos, wouldn't it be vulnerable to the imminent threat of attack from enemies and terrorist cells?
Ref:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1351314/Egypt-protests-Government-shuts-internet-ahead-biggest-demonstrations-yet.html
2 responses
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
31 Jan 11
To the best of my understanding, the reason for the uprising in Egypt is because of the fact that they don't have a democracy as we know it in their society. I'm not really clear on all of the issues that are happening in Egypt, but I do know that if the situation doesn't get under control, it could cause more world conflict than what is already going on. In addition to that, I feel bad for the innocent people that have perished because of this conflict.
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@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
4 Feb 11
dorannmwin,
I have to say that the uprising in Egypt and Tunisia is democracy. Like any Capitalist free world, the people will just have to suffer at whatever is coming to them from the economic tsunami - unemployment, financial loss, investment failures and etc..
However, I wonder if their actions are really that justifiable considering the fact that their economy is not improving or recovering, and worse letting adverse oppositions gain a foothold on the country.
@LetranKnight25 (33117)
• Philippines
29 Jan 11
Hello SkySuccess,
I don't know about the political situation in egypt but the protest can either be politically motivated or it's for real. Meaning, for real, they had enough of their leader and wants them out after decades of their rule.
Even since the Historical Edsa Revolution, these kinds of protest had been happening a lot in several third world countries.
. the problem there is that, if they succeed, will they be any different? if the political situation would be different, will it be for better or for worse.
In my country, i think either it's politically motivated or just people are deceived. regrets happens later.it's like an angry beast released from prison, but you can't contain it, nor it can behave.if politicians that supported the protest doesn't have a platforms in case the new government is transitioned, then it's over......
. the problem there is that, if they succeed, will they be any different? if the political situation would be different, will it be for better or for worse.
In my country, i think either it's politically motivated or just people are deceived. regrets happens later.it's like an angry beast released from prison, but you can't contain it, nor it can behave.if politicians that supported the protest doesn't have a platforms in case the new government is transitioned, then it's over......1 person likes this
@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
4 Feb 11
LetranKnight25,
I have to say that whatever is happening to Egypt is not only worrisome on the home front but on the international scenario as well.
The fact that it is just happening right after Tunisia's outbreak has repercussions to the rest of the countries in the Middle East which have been very much oppressed by their own governments. We do not have to second guess the consequences here where I am sure the rest of the world would be affected if the Middle East's peace and economy takes a big beating. It will just send oil prices to the rooftop and when that happens the rest of the world would be hitting energy crisis.
I really do not see any good coming out of all these civil uprisings and hate to anticipate the consequences that will follow suit.
