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Current Situation in Egypt E-mail
American and Iraqi students alike, watched as the this revolution created an enormous influx of media and central attention around Egypt. So, for the month of February, all NewView participants were asked to reflect and share about the current situation in Egypt and the turmoil in the Middle East. This timely issue produced many interesting responses from both the American and Iraqi students.
Here are some excerpts that best summarize the various opinions on this topic:
“Those protesters absolutely have the right to protest if they're feeling there is something wrong with their government because for sure they know better than we do but on the other hand do they know and understand the real meaning of democracy and freedom?” - Zainab (Iraq)
“What will the people do now after getting what they were asking for? What are their plans for the future?! I hope they will make their decision wisely and to have a better leader and a better life.” - Kawyar (Iraq)
“It also affected Iraq and most of all the other middle eastern countries and now they're asking for a new government too. I just hope they knew what they were doing because after all ideas have consequences.” - Azheen (Iraq)
“I would love to see the people of these oppressed nations find their freedom, and I think it freedom is a right that all people deserve.” - Danielle (United States)
“Sometimes I take for granted the freedom we have here in the States.” Lindsay (United States)
Please comment/share anything that you agree/disagree with!
Here are some excerpts that best summarize the various opinions on this topic:
“Those protesters absolutely have the right to protest if they're feeling there is something wrong with their government because for sure they know better than we do but on the other hand do they know and understand the real meaning of democracy and freedom?” - Zainab (Iraq)
“What will the people do now after getting what they were asking for? What are their plans for the future?! I hope they will make their decision wisely and to have a better leader and a better life.” - Kawyar (Iraq)
“It also affected Iraq and most of all the other middle eastern countries and now they're asking for a new government too. I just hope they knew what they were doing because after all ideas have consequences.” - Azheen (Iraq)
“I would love to see the people of these oppressed nations find their freedom, and I think it freedom is a right that all people deserve.” - Danielle (United States)
“Sometimes I take for granted the freedom we have here in the States.” Lindsay (United States)
Please comment/share anything that you agree/disagree with!
Welcome to the NewView Blog
Hey all! I'm really excited to introduce to you the NewView Blog! So far, all of you have been participating in one-to-one dialogue with your selected e-pal, and it has been going great! I've decided to create a blog for a few different reasons. It will give me the opportunity to summarize and share some key ideas from each e-mail topic of the month. This means that I will be able to post a few excerpts from your e-mails every month so that you all can comment on them and share your opinions with everyone, as opposed to just your e-pal. Also, this means I can keep everybody posted with all of the current updates and news about NewView!
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