READER COMMENTS

Today, I take advantage of this opportunity to salute the Egyptian army, which proved to be the people's army, and not the army of the regime, because of what we have seen in all the squares of the capital, Cairo, and the rest of the Egyptian governorates. The army dealt with the demonstrators respectfully over more than two weeks, and was friendly with them and did not commit any acts that would provoke the demonstrators or cause a collision between the protesters, despite its strength and potential to do anything.

The corrupt regime in Egypt, headed by Hosni Mubarak, did not pay enough attention to the youth, which needed to be done in order to preserve the youth and to secure a prosperous future for them. We think that the young people are the owners of the first spark of the revolution. They led it with their perseverance and courage. They made Hosni Mubarak step down from power forcibly, along with his party, to make a space to the youth to play a role and to participate in building their country, because the future is theirs and life is still before them, to begin a dignified life worthy of the youth of Egypt and its patient people, who have reaped the fruits of patience after the departure of the regime forever.

The success of Egypt’s revolution is attributable to the complete cohesion between the Egyptian people and the Egyptian army, which was supporting the Egyptian people, and also to the fact that the barriers of fear that stood between the people and the Egyptian government and its repressive apparatus, affiliated with Hosni Mubarak and his son Gamal, had been torn down. These agencies used to arrest anybody that wanted to engage in any opposition activities against the government, even if it was verbal opposition. This is why we find that the revolution in Egypt has been a success, because the Egyptian people had the protection of the Egyptian army, which did not fire any shots at the demonstrators, who filled the Egyptian streets. This was a great encouragement to Egyptians to take a firm position against the Egyptian government headed by the tyrant Mohammed Hosni Mubarak. Thus, we see that the revolution turned out to be a success, because any revolution against a violent dictatorship cannot be successful except with unity and cohesion among everyone, so that the strongest voice will be that of the most numerous group, and not the one using excessive force by means of the security agencies that attacked the demonstrators in Egypt. However, the winner in the end is the Egyptian people, because of their strength, perseverance and determination from the very first day they took to the streets. This was what made them succeed in this great revolution of theirs.

Today, the Egyptian youth is required to undertake the development of the country, because we know that the youths are the future, and they have a great responsibility for making many beneficial contributions to the country. I believe that it has now become necessary to involve the youths in the building of the country, and to put their capabilities and skills to use. In the past they were marginalized by Mubarak’s regime, who would keep them away from everything. He was trying to destroy them, relying on the older generation whom he knew to be merely names that were unable to change anything, so that things would go according to his whims. I know that our youths do not need to be lectured about Egypt, because they are ambitious and they are very enthusiastic about their country. The sacrifices that they have made during these past days speak for themselves.

The next government should work for the best interest of the people, so that they do not rise up again and demand that the government be replaced with a new one that will serve them and provide all their needs, comfort and stability.

My brothers, Egyptians seem to be contented with their incomplete process and with leaving things imperfectly done. I admit that the events in Egypt were not insignificant, but we still want to see a better country with a more prosperous economy. Chief among the domains which will help restore normal life are trade and international relations. Egypt needs to restart the economy and improve relations with many Arab and foreign countries. In fact, Hosni Mubarak damaged these relations, since he suspended them all. However, the major priority for Egypt now is to get back to normal life. In this respect, we call on our Egyptian brothers to consider the future seriously, because the forthcoming period will determine the future of this country. We call on you to stand firm for the sake of your offspring, for a bright future for Egypt, and to restore its former prestige and dignity. I would also like to advise the Egyptians not to listen to those who want to sabotage the beloved Egypt, which does not deserve what is happening to it. Besides, we want Egypt to speed up the elections, in order to bring everything back in order. In fact, the brave military leader is the one who is able to solve all the problems that face him and his people. Thus, I pray to God to protect Egypt, its people and its land from any harm.

The work of the Egyptian masses who came out in demonstrations for change will not be over until what they have come out for has been achieved. The estimates the authorities were provided with have been proven wrong, as the strikes and the youthful and popular demonstrations have attracted other groups of the people in all Egyptian governorates, making the same demands. These masses decided to continue with the peaceful demonstrations until they got all their legitimate gains and until they ended oppression, persecution and manipulation.

After the success of the revolution of freedom and change in Egypt, thanks to the insistence of the youth, which forced the tyrant Mubarak to step down and transfer power to the command of the army, we first demand that this revolution and its great achievements be protected. The army has to hand over power in Egypt to the civilians, after conducting fair and free elections, which will allow the Egyptian people to choose their new leadership freely and democratically. We demand that the command of the army to refrain from exploiting the existing situation in Egypt. Hence, the army must perform its duties sincerely, in order to help in organizing free and fair elections, without any negligence or delay. We want civilians to assume power and run the country, in order to accelerate the restoration of life to normal. The previous elections in Egypt must never happen again, because they witnessed organized fraud and exploitation of power. All the factors that deprived the Egyptians of practicing their rights freely and transparently must stop. I believe that military rule in Egypt must end, in order to head towards a civilian rule that will lead the country forward. Hence, I demand that the army assume its responsibility and transfer power to the civilians, to take their role in building Egypt through the organization of free elections that allow the people to assume power and start a new era of an honorable and free life, after long suffering under the military rule. We demand that the army transfer authority to those whom it trusts and vote for them, in addition to forming a new government that will implement the demands of the Egyptian people that will involve all the Egyptians.

Today, we take this great opportunity to congratulate the Arab and Egyptian people for deposing Hosni Mubarak from power in Egypt forever. We congratulate the brave Egyptians for their blessed revolution that ousted the worst dictator ever and got rid of him forever. Many congratulations to the children of Egypt and those who were hurt by the policies of the dictatorial and authoritarian regime. Congratulations to all the lovers of peace and freedom. We congratulate the heroic children of Egypt on their revolution to restore their freedom and force the dictator Mubarak to step down from the presidency, after his crimes against you, with the help its oppressive police regime.

I salute the Egyptian people wholeheartedly, and I congratulate them on the success of their great revolution that was led by the intelligent Egyptian youth, who have shaken the throne of the dictator Hosni Mubarak, who had destroyed the Egyptian people. Congratulations on what you did, and we also salute the great victory that God the Exalted has bestowed upon you, in order to mark your release from the bitter reality and the totalitarian rule under which you lived for many years. You have gotten rid of the oppressors who have been stealing your riches. You have carried out a white revolution, and we are happy for your success in eliminating the corrupt people and thieves. Today, we respect your achievements, because you offered a wonderful example in unity and success, which became reality thanks to your faith and patience, which deserve all appreciation and congratulations. You have made a wonderful achievement by getting rid of the corrupt regime under which you have lived in pain for more than three decades.

We congratulate the heroes who staged an honorable sit-in at Liberation Square in order to obtain freedom and dignity. You have proved that this is truly the arena of liberation and salvation from the suppression under which you have lived throughout the rule of Hosni Mubarak and his suppressive forces.

The Egyptian people deserve all goodness, love and affection. I am one of the people who love Egypt and the Egyptian people. What they did is not insignificant, and God Almighty has tested their patience, and He got rid of the former regime for them. We want the Egyptians to come together and become as one hand to face terror and the cowardly terrorists, who do not want good for Egypt and its people. I ask the Egyptian people to hasten to conduct quick elections in Egypt to prevent interference by governments or other parties. These elections must be free and fair and free from all kinds of fraud and deception. Such elections serve the military commander, so he should give the order quickly, as the government knows how to deal with foreign relations, including trade, the economy and investments. It should authorize good companies to take care of reconstruction and construction and to repair services needed by the people. The government should also take care of the poor families that are homeless and the unemployed workers by creating good opportunities everywhere in order to alleviate the difficulties suffered by the Egyptians, and God help them. I pray to God Almighty to help and protect the Egyptians and send them the right man in the right place, someone who feels the suffering of his people. God the Helper helps the Egyptian people in their suffering.

We ask God to make Dr. Issam Sharaf measure up to the expectations of the people. May God guide us to do what is good for the beloved Egypt and its people.

No one dreamed that Egypt would live freely, because we lived for years in tyranny, repression and corruption, as citizens and politicians were banned from saying what they wanted to say, after the officers of the Ministry of Interior were manipulating the country as they wished and Hosni Mubarak was stealing the money of the country. In addition to corruption, diseases and bribes that were spread uncontrollably. However, the situation is different now. God willing, Egypt will live through a totally different phase, thanks to its good people and the zeal of the proud Egyptian youth we saw in these demonstrations.

What is happening today in Egypt is a clear statement of freedom and democracy and how much people need them, after they had lost them for many years. I salute the Egyptian people and I hope democracy will be provided as required, and I hope the coming government in Egypt will care for the people first and improve the conditions of the poor.

Anyone who comes after Mubarak will know that the people are the ones who put him in that position, and they are the ones who can throw him out of it, like they did with the one before him. Hosni Mubarak will be proof for everyone who comes to lead the country of that which would lead them to avoid working the way Hosni Mubarak did, so as not to end up like him.