So Much for Protecting Us

Could not hold my tears and my heart went out to the family of the lady and mother who died in Assuit, Upper Egypt. The lady was threatened by a Police officer to undress her, her daughters and her daughter in law on the street if she did not cooperate.

The police searched both houses of the late lady Zeinab Hussein Ahmed (45) looking for arms and when they did not find the arms they were looking for, the officer threatened her to undress them all in front of their village.

The Lady and mother dropped dead. She could not take the humiliation and disgrace in front of her neighbors and friends. Moreover, the police officer refused to call an ambulance and the lady died rather than being dishonored.

What exactly are the police suppose to do: protect us, help us, serve us the people or disgrace us.

This story in its essence reminds me of how the war on Iraq started, there were allegations that Iraq owned Chemical weapons, let us threaten with a war on Iraq, let us start a war on Iraq.... and look where we are now.

People always revolt against injustice, and when treated in a manner that degrade their humanity.

Please have heart and know you are dealing with really fragile people who need your help, support and understanding not your intimidation, bullying and terrorizing.

Think of your mothers and sisters before you act in such an irresponsible manner which has no manners.