Mubarak's Dissatisfaction With The Government

In 2005, I witnessed the most scandalous riot in the Dominican Republic to date. Hundreds of protesters filled the narrow streets, fighting for what was considered, “abuso del gobierno”. Citizens of Dominican Republic believed that the electricity bills were too high; electricity was inconsistent in voltage, and not even “24/7”. This led to people destroying the kilowatt counters all over the city of Santo Domingo. The police, SWAT, and other government agencies imminently stepped in and started using non-lethal weapons against the citizens. I remember my sister coming home crying from college because she was hit by tear gas. Many people got hurt, but in the end, the result was pleasant. No one had to pay electricity bills until late 2010. A great appearance by the people in resistance of the government gave the people of Santo Domingo free electricity for almost 6 years. I have …show more content…
When millions of people appear in one place protesting for change, changes are bound to come fast; in a democratic society. For instance the large protest in Cairo, Egypt, against the Mubarak regime. According to the documentary The Square, Citizens of Egypt revolted for days against the Mubarak regime. After several days had passed, Egyptians heard a message from the government announcing Mubarak’s resignation from political power. This form of appearance by the people is the most powerful way to protest because it has the power to restructure government. It has the power to create new constitutions, put new leaders in place, and eradicate corrupt leaders. In the book, Notes Toward A Performative Theory of Assembly, Judith Butler expresses that a key element of large, successful protests is “Bodies in alliance”. This is seen in the protest of the Egyptians, as men, women, and the Muslim Brotherhood come together to support each other to take down the corrupt