OPINION:
The recent developments in Egypt have some arguing that the will of the Egyptian people is for freedom and democracy. Such yearnings suggest that the people want change from the policies under which they have lived for the nearly 30 years of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s rule.
Although there may be some promise in the ouster of Mr. Mubarak, there is also great concern that the Muslim Brotherhood could easily come to fill the leadership void, just as the evil regime of the ayatollahs have come to control Iran when their people overthrew the shah. The installation of the Muslim Brotherhood would ensure that the popular revolt against oppression, poverty and corruption was for naught.
It is incumbent upon President Obama and Congress to do all in their power to ensure that Egypt honors its peace treaty with Israel and that Egypt work more diligently to stop the flow of weapons into Gaza. At the same time, the United States must impose the strongest sanctions possible to force Iran to give up its nuclear ambitions. It is obvious that Iran’s intentions are not peaceful because everyone knows that the country has more than enough oil and natural gas to supply its energy needs well into the future without turning to nuclear energy.
NANCY GOODMAN
Silver Spring, Md.
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