Introduction

Hello, my name is Michael Torres. If you are reading my blog, then like me, you are at a loss for words at what is happening in the middle east.  If by some chance you do not know what has and is currently happening in that region, then i will give a background on the situation before putting in my personal opinions. The middle east as well as northern african countries are experiencing uprisings and revolts from its citizens, in attempts to topple government leaders who are known for oppressing their people and ruling with an iron fist. Among these leaders are Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Libya's ruler Muammar Gaddafi, Bahrain's crown Prince Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad al Khalifa, and Tunisia's President Ben Ali. Egypt's revolt struck worldwide attention because of its size, historical importance, and alliance with the united states. It was surprising since Hosni Mubarak has been in power for thirty years and has not dealt with this type of organized stand against him. Egypt's revolt began like any other, there were protesters, signs, and organized stands in Cairo's Tahrir square. The protest took an ugly turn when the egyptian government shut off the internet for the entire country. Their hope was to stop protestors from being able to organize and call for more protests. This only angered the citizens of Egypt and led to violence towards the police and military. Unfortunately, Mubarak's response to this defiance was ordering police and military to fight back. This started what would become a three day bloodbath where anti-mubarak protestors fought pro-mubarak supporters, military, and police. This persistence from the protestors ultimately led to Mubarak's resignation and proof to other nations facing the same circumstance, that they to can be free.