The crisis in Egypt in the past week is becoming a very big issue. Not only in the country but the areas surrounding the cities. Families are nervous to let their children out of the house. The major issue with Egyptian government is that the people are sick of the government. The rich are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer. Also, the youth are a major part of the protestors, and as a member of the youth it makes me wonder what i would do in a situation like this. Its such a large decision to make because in the end it comes down to life and death. would i want to be part of the changing process for the people to come after to me if its going to cost me my life, or would i abandon the country and leave my family behind? Another thing I think about, being a part of the Jewish community is whats going to happen to Israel? Egypts former president was friend of Israel, but with him leaving and a new president who has yet to be chosen it makes me wonder whats going to be Israels future. Its frightening to think about, but all I can hope for is the best for the Egyptian people.
The president of Egypt has now shut down the internet and mobile phone service in Cairo to attempt to stop the protest rallies. How do you feel about this? Do you think the United States should get involved or let Egypt solve the issue themselves?
I feel for Egypt I do. Just this past week protesters were on High Street. I thought to myself what is this all about? The Egyptians only want what they rightfully should have, a fair government. Shutting down the internet and mobile phone services might slow down the protest rallies and riots for a bit, but these people want a change and according to the amount of deaths and injuries their willing to put their life on the line for this change. I don't think the United States should get involved at all. We are already in Iraq trying to reform their government we don't need to take on anyone else's problems. I think it is time the United States start taking care of their country and worry about our current situations.
On the question of if the United States should get involved, I believe the answer is similar to that of last week's blog. We have our own problems that we are dealing with such as Iraq. This being said I feel for Egypt as well. The events that are occuring are not fair for the country. I find it unbelieveable that cell phones and internets are shut down.
On the question if I would personally revolt if i was in this situation, the answer is I don't know. I would love to say that I would stand up for what I believe in, but this is easier said than done. The consequences of what happens to those who stand up are terrible.
i do not think the United States should get involved. Egypt should be able to take care of itself. I think it is terrible that news reporters are getting injured because of all of the revolts. I know that these people are mad but it is getting a little ridiculous. I think that I would revolt somewhat. If there was a President who would not leave office and the country was in turmoil, I for sure would use my rights and stand up for myself. I certainly would not be part of any physical violence but I could understand there being protesters.
I think US should not be politically involved in this issue. There are many political factors that led Americans to think that US should involve in the Egypt revolution. I believe that the Egyptians must have been oppressed to a certain degree to initiate this protest rally. They have intense hatred for Mubarak’s regime. The vast majority of protestors are youths who are capable of determining the country’s future. They are in deep grievances and no interference from any countries should set in to destroy the youths’ effort to see a change in their political leaders in order to have a brighter future. Although we are concerned about the political changes in the country, however, Egyptians themselves should decide for their own futures, no one is better qualified to make the decisions for political transformation than their own people.
I disagree with the two previous comments. I feel that the United States should somewhat get involved in this matter. We have, or had, people there who could not get out, and it was right of us to do everything in our power to get them home safely. Also, as part of the United Nations, along with Egypt, it is our responsibility to help each other out. The United Nations is to help the nations involved to be safer and have happy citizens, which Egypt does not have right now. It is a matter of human rights; and being part of the United Nations along with Egypt should incline the United States to help.
My outlook on the way the media repeatedly uses negative clips to influence, not only the American people, but the world in general. I believe that the media's coverage played a direct role in how, the outcome came into play. For example if the media would not have televised the incident, would the president of the united states gotten involved, at a level in which he asked the president of Egypt to step down? I don’t believe so, so thought the negative influence of the media; Egypt is going to see a new president.
It seems that most of us think the United States should not get involved. Is there a point where if it gets bad enough that you think we should get involved and what would that point be? For me it would be when the safety of the American citizens in Egypt is threatened.
i think that the decision of Mubarak to shut down the mobile and internet communication will in short decrease the protest but certainly not in the long run. It is evident that these people want change and a minor blip is not going to stop them. I do not think that the us should get involved with trying to reform another countries government although we support the spread of democracy. I think we have our own problems at hand. However, with that being said i think that the us needs to keep a watchful eye on the situation.
My problem is everyone always has to think about if the united states should get involved in everyone's business. Since when has any country before us been constantly driven to interfere with nearly every country in the world problems. It's not our responsiblity to run the world just because we are considered a power house. China is becoming stronger than we are very quickly so we can't be bothered to spread our resources, we need to strengthen very quickly as a country and get back to our post-WWII status as a dominant country.
I also agree with Joe on the fact that the only point where the United States should get involved only if the safety of American citizens in Egypt is threatened. As others has said, the United States has too many issues and problems of their own to keep picing into other country's issues. But if our own citizens are in danger, then some involvement would be necessary.
I feel like the Egyptian government is using it's authority to much in this conflict that is occurring in their country right now. I feel like they shouldn't have the right to shut off the internet and mobile phone service to try to diminish the protests that are going on right now. I believe the people have the right to protest there opinion and express it as long as things don't become dangerous as they are starting to become. I also believe that the United States should not get involved with this conflict because it is not directly effecting us and we have enough problems in our own country.
The crisis in Egypt in the past week is becoming a very big issue. Not only in the country but the areas surrounding the cities. Families are nervous to let their children out of the house. The major issue with Egyptian government is that the people are sick of the government. The rich are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer. Also, the youth are a major part of the protestors, and as a member of the youth it makes me wonder what i would do in a situation like this. Its such a large decision to make because in the end it comes down to life and death. would i want to be part of the changing process for the people to come after to me if its going to cost me my life, or would i abandon the country and leave my family behind? Another thing I think about, being a part of the Jewish community is whats going to happen to Israel? Egypts former president was friend of Israel, but with him leaving and a new president who has yet to be chosen it makes me wonder whats going to be Israels future. Its frightening to think about, but all I can hope for is the best for the Egyptian people.
ReplyDeleteThe president of Egypt has now shut down the internet and mobile phone service in Cairo to attempt to stop the protest rallies. How do you feel about this? Do you think the United States should get involved or let Egypt solve the issue themselves?
ReplyDeleteI feel for Egypt I do. Just this past week protesters were on High Street. I thought to myself what is this all about? The Egyptians only want what they rightfully should have, a fair government. Shutting down the internet and mobile phone services might slow down the protest rallies and riots for a bit, but these people want a change and according to the amount of deaths and injuries their willing to put their life on the line for this change. I don't think the United States should get involved at all. We are already in Iraq trying to reform their government we don't need to take on anyone else's problems. I think it is time the United States start taking care of their country and worry about our current situations.
ReplyDeleteOn the question of if the United States should get involved, I believe the answer is similar to that of last week's blog. We have our own problems that we are dealing with such as Iraq. This being said I feel for Egypt as well. The events that are occuring are not fair for the country. I find it unbelieveable that cell phones and internets are shut down.
ReplyDeleteOn the question if I would personally revolt if i was in this situation, the answer is I don't know. I would love to say that I would stand up for what I believe in, but this is easier said than done. The consequences of what happens to those who stand up are terrible.
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ReplyDeletei do not think the United States should get involved. Egypt should be able to take care of itself. I think it is terrible that news reporters are getting injured because of all of the revolts. I know that these people are mad but it is getting a little ridiculous. I think that I would revolt somewhat. If there was a President who would not leave office and the country was in turmoil, I for sure would use my rights and stand up for myself. I certainly would not be part of any physical violence but I could understand there being protesters.
ReplyDeleteI think US should not be politically involved in this issue. There are many political factors that led Americans to think that US should involve in the Egypt revolution. I believe that the Egyptians must have been oppressed to a certain degree to initiate this protest rally. They have intense hatred for Mubarak’s regime. The vast majority of protestors are youths who are capable of determining the country’s future. They are in deep grievances and no interference from any countries should set in to destroy the youths’ effort to see a change in their political leaders in order to have a brighter future. Although we are concerned about the political changes in the country, however, Egyptians themselves should decide for their own futures, no one is better qualified to make the decisions for political transformation than their own people.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with the two previous comments.
ReplyDeleteI feel that the United States should somewhat get involved in this matter. We have, or had, people there who could not get out, and it was right of us to do everything in our power to get them home safely.
Also, as part of the United Nations, along with Egypt, it is our responsibility to help each other out. The United Nations is to help the nations involved to be safer and have happy citizens, which Egypt does not have right now. It is a matter of human rights; and being part of the United Nations along with Egypt should incline the United States to help.
My outlook on the way the media repeatedly uses negative clips to influence, not only the American people, but the world in general. I believe that the media's coverage played a direct role in how, the outcome came into play. For example if the media would not have televised the incident, would the president of the united states gotten involved, at a level in which he asked the president of Egypt to step down? I don’t believe so, so thought the negative influence of the media; Egypt is going to see a new president.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that most of us think the United States should not get involved. Is there a point where if it gets bad enough that you think we should get involved and what would that point be? For me it would be when the safety of the American citizens in Egypt is threatened.
ReplyDeletei think that the decision of Mubarak to shut down the mobile and internet communication will in short decrease the protest but certainly not in the long run. It is evident that these people want change and a minor blip is not going to stop them. I do not think that the us should get involved with trying to reform another countries government although we support the spread of democracy. I think we have our own problems at hand. However, with that being said i think that the us needs to keep a watchful eye on the situation.
ReplyDeleteMy problem is everyone always has to think about if the united states should get involved in everyone's business. Since when has any country before us been constantly driven to interfere with nearly every country in the world problems. It's not our responsiblity to run the world just because we are considered a power house. China is becoming stronger than we are very quickly so we can't be bothered to spread our resources, we need to strengthen very quickly as a country and get back to our post-WWII status as a dominant country.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Joe on the fact that the only point where the United States should get involved only if the safety of American citizens in Egypt is threatened. As others has said, the United States has too many issues and problems of their own to keep picing into other country's issues. But if our own citizens are in danger, then some involvement would be necessary.
ReplyDeleteI feel like the Egyptian government is using it's authority to much in this conflict that is occurring in their country right now. I feel like they shouldn't have the right to shut off the internet and mobile phone service to try to diminish the protests that are going on right now. I believe the people have the right to protest there opinion and express it as long as things don't become dangerous as they are starting to become. I also believe that the United States should not get involved with this conflict because it is not directly effecting us and we have enough problems in our own country.
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