What is a revolutionary?
On this week's Paradigms I talk with Ahmed Salah, author of the recently published book You Are Under Arrest for Masterminding the Egyptian Revolution: A Memoir. In his book Ahmed describes how his upbringing in a political family shaped his world view, leading him to become an activist for democracy in Egypt. He recounts his activities as a non-violent activist during the years leading up to and including the protests that led to the fall of Hosni Mubarak in early 2011.
The book is a good read. It is engaging and well written. It is a powerful document for anyone interested in liberation of any kind, whether it's your mind or your country or your world. The vision and courage it takes to speak out, knowing that the consequences may be dire, is worth acknowledging and appreciating.
Right now in the United States we face a less physically extreme but no less significant possible turning point in our political process, and what is expected and tolerated from leaders. I hope that most of the people have the vision and courage to stand up for ethics, and for the greater good. It is time for this country to redirect itself towards peace with the rest of the world, including making peace with the planet Earth.
Ahmed is now living in San Francisco. Among his accomplishments is bringing his experiences in Egypt here, and sharing with us so that we can all learn and be inspired as we effect changes in this country.
The book is a good read. It is engaging and well written. It is a powerful document for anyone interested in liberation of any kind, whether it's your mind or your country or your world. The vision and courage it takes to speak out, knowing that the consequences may be dire, is worth acknowledging and appreciating.
Right now in the United States we face a less physically extreme but no less significant possible turning point in our political process, and what is expected and tolerated from leaders. I hope that most of the people have the vision and courage to stand up for ethics, and for the greater good. It is time for this country to redirect itself towards peace with the rest of the world, including making peace with the planet Earth.
Ahmed is now living in San Francisco. Among his accomplishments is bringing his experiences in Egypt here, and sharing with us so that we can all learn and be inspired as we effect changes in this country.
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