"Post-Mubarak Egypt is no less dangerous than Mubarak-era Egypt, as the voice of reason is absent, whether we are talking about the media, politics, religious platforms, or even the arts." -- Tariq Al-Homayed, Asharq-Al-Awsat "The scenes coming from Egypt are heartbreaking, especially because they are from Egypt, the country entrusted with a pioneering role in the Arab world... the [Arab] nation cannot claim to be well if Egypt is ill." -- Ghassan Charbel, Al-Hayat "The bloody clashes that took place in the middle of Cairo two days ago were not surprising except for those who thought that the mere fall of Hosni Mubarak and the neutrality of the Egyptian army on 25 January were sufficient for the emergence of a new dawn in Egypt." -- Elias Harfoush, Al-Hayat "Why can't we stop violence when we possess the power and emergency laws?" -- Mohamed El-Ezabi, Al-Gomhuriya "Every time the confused prime minister expresses his worry and fear for the country, others come out to denounce the act and passively watch officials and citizens pushing Egypt to the black destiny awaiting it." -- Adel El-Sanhouri, Al-Youm Al-Sabei "The NDP's senior members formed a whole class of corrupt opportunists who will not give up their power easily. They will lead a ferocious war to regain their lost authority and the regime that supported them." -- Hazim Hashim, Sawt Al-Umma
