Egypt Protest Could Become Deadly

The streets of Cairo are currently filled thousands of protesters. The cries for Mubarak to leave are strong, and freedom may finally come to Egypt, which has been ruled by a dictator for over 30 years. Although most are hopeful for the future, some fear that the civil unrest has a darker motive. On January 28th, according to CNN, "The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt this week urged its followers to protest after Friday prayers ". The Muslim Brotherhood is a long established international terrorist group. In 2008, Shai D. Bronshtein said, "If Egypt were to be led by radicals, like the Muslim Brotherhood, who espouse violence and want to implement their radical version of Islamic law—even against civilians—this balance would be disrupted and the United States and the rest of the world would face a very different, far more hostile Middle East. Such a transformation would likely destabilize and endanger Israel and other American allies.  The possibility of such a radical transformation is very real. “Recent polls have found that many in Egypt support the Brotherhood, and the possibility of them taking over is high. Still, I continue to hope that Egypt will become free and will not be controlled by terrorists or dictators.