Democracy Brings End to Thousand-Year Tradition

Remember that seemingly trivial word written across numerous textbooks’ front covers and presidential biography jackets? Usually preceded in textbook chapters with phrases like “fourscore and seven years ago”, the term democracy appears in numerous American history textbooks and graces the walls of several American government classes. As ubiquitous as this term appears, many people fail to understand and appreciate the magnitude of democracy’s power.

A country that has suffered months of unrest, Egypt has finally finished it presidential election.  Like a PC user finally obtaining a MacBook, the people of Egypt can say that they have officially joined the majority. Celebrating with a stream of fireworks and chanting, the people of Egypt celebrated its first democratic president in literally thousands of years.  Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi won 52% of the vote. As a newly elected leader, Morsi promises to represent every Egyptian citizen. For more information about Morsi’s goals, check out CNN’s election coverage.