In Cairo, Egypt, there are close to 250,000 people that have gone to protest in Tahrir square in the heart of the city. They have been protesting for well over a week now, all towards a common goal: to force their president of over 30 years, Hosni Mubarak, to resign. During Mubarak's reign over the country, the people of Egypt have all been living under harsh conditions with low income, while corrupt officials rule the country and possess a large portion of the country's wealth. Moreover, the conditions of living have also worsened with rising prices and increased taxes. These are all results of Mubarak's reign as although there is a "democracy", the government is corrupt, leaving it to be no more than a dictatorship that is run by Mubarak. As a result, Mubarak has named a vice president, but the people are still unsatisfied, as they will not rest until Mubarak has completely resigned. Given that the protesters are trying to communicate their idea and demands in a peaceful and safe manner, the Egyptian army has promised not to harm and fire upon any protesters, even though there have been approximately 300 deaths confirmed over the past week.I believe it is right for the people to fight for and demand what they want from the government, as long as it is reasonable and achievable. The people of Egypt are not satisfied with Mubarak's reign over Egypt and the massive wealth that he lives with each and every day, while the citizens suffer from tragically low incomes and lack of food. Even though Mubarak has named a vice president, there is no reason to believe that true democracy can be formed within Egypt for as long as Mubarak is the president. Mubarak has been in power over the whole of Egypt for close to 3 decades now, and it is time that he steps down and let the country be governed to address the wills of the people, and not to benefit himself and his personal needs. Without the end of this dictatorship and a newly formed democracy, the needs of the many people of Egypt won't be seen, heard, or satisfied in any case.
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