In late 2010, a Tunisian named Bouazizi set himself on fire to protest the difficult economic situation he was living in (CNN, 2011). Other Tunisians soon seized the opportunity to resist their government and possibly overthrow Ben Ali's leadership. They took the responsibility to fight for the common good. Soon, simple demonstrations against the Tunisian government took place, to the point that Ben Ali was forced to leave the country. The events following the departure of the Tunisian president were the least expected. The uprisings in Tunisia have pushed citizens of other Arab nations to rebel against their governments. By late 2011, the Arab Spring had claimed the presidency of three longtime presidents and left thousands dead, including former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. The episodes in Egypt were particularly phenomenal as a less significant protest by young people in Cairo's Tahrir Square soon went viral and attracted thousands of protesters which eventually led to the changing of the guard in the Egyptian leadership. All non-violent activities are supported only if they serve the common good and are justifiable. The uprising in Egypt was sparked by young people, as they are generally the ones who bear most of the repercussions of the failed political status quo. The increase in global food prices witnessed in 2010 has further worsened the lives of unemployed youth and women (All & Macharia, 2013). They felt deprived of all the opportunities and rewards of life, with regards to education, work, income and general well-being. Does this justify why they stage mass protests, refusing to be persuaded in the legitimate… medium of paper… in 140 characters? OUPblogCNN (2011). Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, country by country. Retrieved from http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/21/mideast.africa.unrest/index.htmlGladwel, M. (2010). Small change. The New Yorker.Haxhi, T. (2012). Confronting Politics: The Importance of Civil Disobedience Today. Retrieved from http://www.alterinter.org/spip.php?article3847Khouri, R. (2011).The Arab Awakening. Retrieved from http://www.thenation.com/article/162973/arab-awakeningMaria E. & Chenoweth, T. (2012). Why civil resistance works: the strategic logic of nonviolent conflict. Columbia University PressSahrp G. (1994). From dictatorship to democracy. The Albert Einstein InstitutionWolfsfeld, G., Segev, E., & Sheafer, T. (2013). Social media and the Arab Spring: politics comes first. International press/political newspaper, 18(2), 115-137