By Adam Schroeder
Aurum Staff

Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, and Yemen are four different countries with one main thing in common. Demands and protests for democratic reforms starting from the ground up have rocked the stability and peace of each country. Tunisia was the first, followed by Egypt, Jordan, and most recently Yemen. But what is it about the last couple months that have sparked four close countries into reform? The most logical answer is that there is a new generation of Arab people. After years of oppression, government corruption, tyranny, injustice, and an overall unhappy population wanting reform, these people young and old are taking their future into their own hands and shaping it to fit their vision. That vision is peace, justice, and democracy. Tunisia was the first of these countries to spark a movement and not long after the ousting of their leader Egypt citizens sparked their own revolution seeking the same result. In the midst of the Egyptian protests the people of Jordan followed suit. Yemen is the latest reform attempt but it may not be the last if the trend continues. The incident in Tunisia has set off a chain reaction and has set an example in the Arab world. However most importantly it sent a message, no longer should people accept their current situations. This is a new generation and this generation seeks change for the better. They seek democracy. Like our founding fathers these individuals have a goal of unity, democracy, justice, and equality for their fellow man. Although I do not condone violence, I do support a unified people taking charge and shaping their futures for the better at whatever cost. I can only hope more people of the world will follow this example and fight back against oppression on a unified front.