Taste And See

Democracy, some might argue, is an acquired taste, similar to that of a child warming up to the prospects of eating an entire vegetable because they no longer mind its previous foul disposition (i.e. bitterness, tastelessness, etc). If we take a look back and journey over the green-capped mountains and pristine rivers that were staples to the pious realm of the Medieval Ages, democracy, an idea conceived and cultivated by the ancient Greeks centuries prior, was a forgotten system, well hidden within the crevices of books that were branded with other idols as "blasphemous." One would argue that although the juxtaposition of church and state was not questioned and retaliated against, it was still an unethical practice of government because of its indirect nature as being oppressive and totalitarian. Another, however, would argue that because the people were seemingly content with the government (such as in the form of obsolete revolution), there was no such malpractice, and that as long as the people were not opposed to the considerably lowered strata women composed, as well as the menial services that were available for the population, there was nothing wrong with the simultaneous rule of the Bible and the monarchy. However, as time collapsed and Europe entered the 16th century, many theologians began to re-consider the teachings of the Ancient Romans and Greeks, and henceforth sprung the mass effort of educating the youth through the renowned movement known by many students today as "The Renaissance." Returning back to the present, it is evidently clear and growing that the youth of the Middle East are beginning to open their eyes to the many injustices that comprise the Qu'ran, such as the inability for a woman to drive a car or take a walk during the night. The answer to the dilemma of establishing democracy in the country of Egypt is education. Most Islamists who are radically fanatic about their religion are considerably uneducated, and are only informed by their culture and previously established way of life within their country. The offspring of the Medieval Ages revolted against the Church's doctrine because education was becoming vastly attainable. Similar to a new born babe, they were acting as sponges, soaking up information previously inaccessible because of the Church's deterrence. They were beginning to understand the true meanings of human rights, and the differences between what is truly right and what is truly wrong (not what the Church considered right or wrong). Although they were able to obtain and practice what had been taught at the universities, the leaders of the Renaissance were still, in today's standards, considerably far away from implementing these basic human entitlements. So, in conclusion, although the candidates for presidency in the country of Egypt are not in the least bit "democratic" (the two popular candidates are Islamist and intend to keep and maintain Sharia Law), the country is taking a step in the right direction. The people have had a taste of democracy, and they like it, and although the older generation would prefer a "God-fearing" president versus a neutral leader, the accessibility of receiving a formal education is exponentially higher than ever before, and the youth of Egypt's tomorrow will commence the slow yet steady movement towards revolutionizing the concrete Constitution that dictates most of the Middle East to this day. In other words, even if the Egyptians do not govern themselves under a democratic system or anything reminiscent to that of America's government, what is currently happening in that country is the acquirement of a new taste, the stomaches welcoming of a healthier remedy, the beginnings of a less hesitant invitation for freedom.