Past v. Future
Columnist Thomas Friedman of New York Times analyzes the current rebellion in Syria and the recent rebellion in Egypt. Friedman fears that the rebellion in Syria will cause dissension between different factions rather than promote democracy. Friedman talks about how both nations are battling over new democratic ideas and old traditional ways, similar to his book The Lexus and The Olive Tree. Friedman calls for support for these democratic youths who are standing up against oppression for their human rights. He also advises that democracy must begin immediately or else a civil war may erupt between the old and the new factions in the two nations.
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