Arab Revolutions

I see chaos in the streets of Cairo while I write this. I remember an old song by The Cure, “Fire in Cairo”. What will be the outcome? The dictator supported by the USA falling, who will lead the country? We tend to hope that our notion of democracy is the best for all countries, but many people over there don’t think so. There is always the risk of religious fanatics imposing their ways, and being right beside Israel as Egypt is, you can imagine what next. The “peaceful dictator” may be the least tragic solution, ironically. But the people are fed up, they want change, and change they will have.

            It all started in Tunisia, now the feeling of revolution is spreading through many Arab countries. Let’s hope they take the opportunity to rethink the way they treat women. It is ridiculous that in Saudi Arabia women can’t go anywhere or do anything without a male guardian, no matter how old she is. They can’t even drive at all, and many are forced to marry at a very young age, like ten! That is one among many things that really needs a revolution. It is a shame for us, men, that this kind of situation still exists in the world.

            Here in this blog I found great insights from a woman who lives under such conditions. Her voice deserves to be heard. http://saudiwoman.wordpress.com/