Protests In Egypt and in the Middle East

For the past several days, Egypt had been the center of attention of the world and in the media.  As of today, Egypt rose to fame because of the uprising outrage and agony for freedom.  The citizens wanted to revolutionize their country from the wrath of their dictator, former President Hosni Mubarak, who had been in power by issuing martial law for the last 3 decades.  Several days later, Mubarak has stepped down as President and fled Cairo, leaving the Egyptian Military to take over.  Ever since Mubarak left office, Egypt finally tasted freedom for the first time in ages.  After hearing the news of Egypt's rise of democracy, it made me feel happy and relieved that the Egyptians can live freely because I cannot watch them suffer any longer.  Egypt's milestone is a parallel to my country's history during the era of Marcos and martial law.  Marcos was in reign for 2 decades until the revolution called "People Power", the Filipino's cry for democracy overthrew him from power. 

Looking at the first steps to Democracy after the revolution, today I saw the new update on the New York Times website.  The news was that the lead prosecutor requested the Foreign Ministry to ask the Government to cut assets with Mubarak, his family, and assets.  Also British Prime Minister David Cameron talked with the military and civilian leadership in Cairo as well.  These new highlights will lead Egypt to a new direction to become a democratic and freed country.