While I understand that the Egyptians are facing a more repressive atmosphere, it’s striking to me to see the mainstream media take the point of view of protesters. In the U.S. most of my experiences with media coverage of protests involves low-balling turnout estimates, emphasizing random acts of violence and picking the stupidest person at the rally to quote. It’s a strangely refreshing thing to see a journalist candidly speak about many things I’ve seen ignored at American protests, but then again it’s easy for CNN to express sympathy when everyone seems to be on the people of Egypt’s side. 

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CNN ordered not to film protests.