Indulging oppressive leaders simply because they are convenient for the ownership of brand democracy is wrong. In addition, oppressive leaders are highly inconvenient to those who choose to ally with them. We're finding that out every day in Egypt.
U.S. leaders and their servants in the media and academia should take a good look at the crowds in Egypt. The citizens of the United States are more than aware of the massive inequalities in opportunity and wealth. They notice when millions are forced into foreclosure by a Wall Street-big bank real estate bubble. They notice the accumulation of wealth in the midst of a financial crisis by the very people who created the crisis. They see those around them get sick and die without health care. They notice as millions lose their jobs with little opportunity on the horizon, left with a severely restricted ability to provide for their most basic needs and those of their families.
Brokering fundamental rights is outdated, here or overseas. It opposes the best instincts and values of the people of the United States.
The ruling elites throughout the world must respect the universal rights of peace, freedom, and dignity. The people have had enough.
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