Tunisia's domino effect

"Have you any idea how much tyrants fear the people they oppress?" - Albus Dumbledore

Who knew that the tiny nation all the way at the northern tip of Africa would inspire massive revolts all around the Middle East? Obama stated that in Tunisia, "the will of the people proved more powerful than the writ of a dictator." Can that prove true for the other countries that are so desperate for reform? The movements started with Tunisia a few weeks ago, inspired Egypt and Beruit this week, and today thousands of people in Yemen joined the self-proclaimed revolution to protest against their government.

Today is day 3 of protests in Egypt and while it's been a quieter day, it's just the calm before the storm. Tomorrow is supposed to be the most massive revolt thus far, beginning after juma prayers which end after noon. This time the demonstrations will not only be nationwide but worldwide, with revolts said to be taking place outside all Egyptian embassies around the world. Why? For many reasons, but mainly because Egyptians have decided it's time to finally end the regime of President Hosni Mubarak. The Muslim Brotherhood, the largest organized opposition group has stated its support on its website, and Mohamed ElBaradei, the country's opposition leader returned to Egypt tonight to join the protesters. He is widely viewed as the opponent to lead those in support of democracy if Mubarak steps down.

The people are determined and the wrath of the government has been set loose on the country. Without a doubt, the government will be bringing in thousands of military troops and have a full force of security officers, all ready with tear gas, rubber guns, water cannons, and this time I doubt they will be holding back on brutality (as if they weren't bad enough the past few days). Facebook and Twitter have been blocked once again, bridges are being blockaded and metro stations will be closed. But this will not stop the people of Egypt.

In the words of Margaret Mead, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."