A Military-supported Movement

There are several factors of the current protests in Cairo and Alexandria that amaze me. First of all, it was started by the youth, particularly students. The revolutionary ideals and spunk of this age group is nothing new after the world experienced the 60s, but I can't remember the last time they united an entire nation of all age groups. This proves just how valid and noble their cause is, if the clergy, elderly, and mothers are all following in the words of these young people. Also, I am surprised at the size of the movement in comparison to the frequency of violence. Although chaos in the form of looting and destruction ensued after the fall of security police, I have yet to hear of shots being fired across enemy lines, or bombs going off in large crowds off people. This can only result from everyone being on the same side - everyone except one man. Finally, I love that the military has agreed not to use force against the protestors. They were created under the government, and yet they are putting the people before the power. I hope Mr. Mubarak bites the bullet (not literally), swallows his pride and cowardice, and steps down as president, because that is the only way this movement can end as peacefully as it started. Injustice, in this case, is intolerable to all.