By Micah Halpern
I've Been Thinking:
One may have thought that things could not get any worse when it came to Egypt and their new incarnation.
Now hear this: The new military leadership in Egypt has decided to put 19 Americans plus 24 other employees of NGO's on trial. They are charged with using foreign funds to foment political unrest.
These 43 people work for pro-democratic organizations, for organizations that helped oust Mubarak.
At first Egypt said that these workers could not travel, now they will stand trial. The military is deeply troubled that these organizations teach about accountability and responsibility, preach equality and equal protection and want justice.
These are all red flags and dangerous terms in the new Egypt.
The United States has threatened to pull monetary aid.
At this point the US must do something - intervene or pull not some but all aid to Egypt. If the United States does not act decisively, harshly and quickly, there will be no chance of saving these 43 people.
Micah@MicahHalpern.com
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