Egyptian Authorities Ban Al Jazeera

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/30/egypt.al.jazeera/index.html

As tensions increase in Egypt, authorities shut down Al Jazeera, a comprehensive media network. Many are outraged at this ban, especially protesters who believe that both sides should be broadcasted. From the American perspective, this act is a scandal. The very first amendment to the constitution defended the right that was violated by Egyptian officials. Al Jazeera believes that the regime needed to salvage its support and did so by silencing their voices, which spoke objectively. By censoring the media, Egyptian President Mubarak has exhibited his power and his devotion against Democracy.