In class today we heard a 5-minute feature piece on the social unrest going on in Egypt right now. I was aware of the issues that were currently going on but I was not aware to the extent of how serious things were. This again is an instance of just how easily accessible media can be for people. Riots are being started via Twitter. Citizens are "tweeting" where to meet up for the next riot. I personally have a Twitter and only think of it as being used as just a way to keep up with friends or maybe some athletes. I have never even fathomed that it could possibly be used in an instance like this. Twitter was created to be used for good and with the issues in Egypt this social networking site is causing havoc and chaos.
Here is a link to this story:Social Media in Egypt
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