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Egypt's youth deserve seat at reformation table

The Egyptian revolution came about as a result of corruption, a lack of civil rights such as freedom of speech and other factors as a prolific statement of “We’ve had enough” from mostly the youth of Cairo, supported by the power of social media.

While the leader Hosni Mubarak was successfully overthrown in the coup d’état that took place early last year, the military are still in control and the country is still governed by outside forces, namely Islamic politicians seeking to control the nation of Egypt. Another step towards freedom was taken Tuesday, when Egypt’s administrative court disbanded the misrepresentative 100-member constitutional assembly, delaying the drafting of a new constitution for Egypt, which the people hope will be complete before the next presidential election on May 23.

The move was decided after numerous outcries against the panel asserting that it didn’t match the diversity of current Egyptian society and was dominated by old order and male Islamists, which Egyptians feared would make harsh and strictly Islamic laws.

Egyptian citizens were right to call for the dissolution of the old legislative body. Now, with the backing of one of the most dynamic, powerful and sought-after groups in any nation — teens and young adults — they can continue the revolution they started last year. The decisions for the nation’s new constitution should be made by those who forced the changes, not those who would take the country down the same path again. The youth have come to terms with the fact that their future is at stake and will surely accept the responsibility they have earned.


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