With history developing constantly around us, today I feel it appropriate to recognize the historic event that is taking place in Egypt before our very eyes. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptian citizens have found themselves protesting in Cairo's Tahrir Square, and at other locations throughout the country over the past two weeks demanding changes in their government. Refusing to leave until their key demand was met, today President Hosni Mubarak announced that he would step down after 30 years in office, meeting the protestors' demand.
With the exception of a brief period of violence instilled by Mubarak supporters, the protesters accomplished their goal with totally peaceful demonstrations. The Egyptian Army has been assigned to run the country until democratic style elections can be scheduled in the near future.
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