Who doesn't love freedom?

I think that I should take the time to note that after 18 days of demonstrations, the Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak, has given up power, and stepped down after 30 years.  Egyptians want a democracy.  It will be hard, but I'm hopeful for them.  It was scary watching the demonstrations, thinking that it could turn into a blood-bath, or another Islamic extremist state.  The Middle East is such a tumultuous area.  I do think that most people see the freedoms that we have, and want that kind of government.  I'm happy for Egyptians today.  The row they need to hoe now is as long as the Nile, but it's a happy day.  I'm thankful to be an American.