THE Jan 25 revolution in Egypt led to the collapse of Hosni Mubarak’s regime, paving the way for the members of the fundamental movements to occupy parliamentary seats, yet the youths, who initiated and fueled the revolution, came out of it with nothing. This has prompted the dejected youths to hold street protests again, raising provocative slogans like “They are liars”, “They cannot say the truth” and “Do your job and stop demanding for the rights of national martyrs”. These slogans ‘adorned’ the streets, while the walls of the Maspero TV building are full of graffiti, expressing similar sentiments.

Many people gathered in front of the building where they also set up a huge screen showing documentary films on the violations committed by the military forces against the protesters amidst the commotion, killing and burning of public properties. Among those affected by those incidents included Maspero, Mohammad Mahmoud and the Council of Ministers. They have prevented the Prime Minister from entering the council since the day he was appointed until Tuesday, because the youth protesters were all over him.

Organizing revolutions and protest actions has become a habit not only in Egypt but in Kuwait as well. After the revolutionists, led by some former lawmakers, succeeded in ousting the ex-premier and storming the National Assembly building, they opposed the court ruling against a former lawmaker involved in a case that tarnished his reputation. The country continues to witness violent protest actions, in addition to the deliberate burning of the campaign headquarters of a candidate and attacks on a TV station, as well as the houses and offices of some independent candidates. It is disheartening to see the gradual disappearance of a constitutional state with a fair judicial system and wise leadership.

We implore our fellow citizens and partners in this country, whether some people like or not, to drop the idea of returning to the era of tribal bigotry for peace to reign in the entire nation. We will not allow anybody to attack any sect, clan or tribe in this small society. We are all proud members of various sects, clans and tribes, but we should not forget that we are part of a larger society - Kuwait, which shelters, protects, educates, feeds and clothes us. We have to use judicial channels and respect the Constitution, instead of going on strike. Protest actions have overwhelmed us like the Arab Spring in other countries. If no concrete step is taken to address the issue, we might become eternal revolutionists, God forbid!

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