Egypt Demonstrations

As the demonstrations across Egypt itensify, it is becoming clear that the protesters are not only wanting full democracy, but economic equality. The divide between the haves and have nots is large and growing. With a majority of Egyptians under 30 and a bleak job outlook those not in the corrupt ruling class are demanding what many in the West have -- hope and opportunity.

The demonstrations in Egypt -- the largest pro-democracy demonstrations conceivably in the history of the Arab world -- follow the successful deposing of the dictator in Tunisia, in what is being referred to as the "Jasmine Revolution." And we all hope that it will be replaced by a democratic government but pro democracy revolutions don't necessarily lead to democracy.

We can only hope that the Muslim Brotherhood does not rise to power.