Egypt: this is what happens when a government falls.When people are held down by corruption, by lack of freedom, lack of opportunity, no choices.
Some turn to piracy (Somali youth)
Some turn to terrorist training camps (disenchanted Muslim youth from around the Arab world)
Some who find no options in their own country turn to the U.S. military
Options for youth. If your government is in league with corporations. Or effective only for those in control, those in power..
hmm, see any similarities?
We in the U.S. have democratic institutions. The power of the ballot. The ability to chose how we make a living.
Are these things really true? Or does the lack of freedom 5,000 miles from here serve cast a mirror on how we need to strengthen our own democracy?
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