Revolution: As Peaceful as Possible

One of the amazing things about the Egyptian revolution is the fact that it is happening via a peaceful movement. However, as we have all seen, this does not mean that protesters are unwilling to defend themselves or risk their lives.

This movement has been as peaceful as possible. In fact, this peaceful nature and Wael Ghonim's restatement of this principle on Dream TV is one of the key reasons that so much of the populace is behind it. It is clearly the regime that is at fault and so far any propaganda suggesting otherwise has fallen flat in the face of the visible truth.

However, the fact that nobody is proclaiming pacifism suggests that the regime had better be concerned if they resort to abject violence. The revolution and it's protesters are willing to fight for survival. Not only in an immediate sense during conflict but also in a holistic sense if civil war were to break out. Everyone, even the regime, knows that the people are in the right.