“You’ve got to see what my crazy father is doing,” Mojo said when I woke up this morning.
He showed me the photo on his Ipad. Superman was sitting in Tahrir Square protesting President Morsy and his constitution. His slogan was simple and to the point. “NO.”
My eyes brimmed with tears.
“Egypt has been a Muslim country for fourteen hundred years,” my father-in-law had told me during his visit. “We don’t need an Islamic government telling us how to behave.”
Mojo’s family holds Egypt’s memories. Since the beginning of time, his mother’s family has lived in Egypt. Her great, great-grandfather was the Grand Mufti of Cairo married to Rifa’a al-Tahtawi’s sister. Al-Tahtawi wrote about the patriotic responsibility of citizenship and how a divided Egypt would fall to outside invaders.
For generations, Superman‘s family married into the royal family, acted as military officers, and managed the royal land. His father was a senator who drafted legislation to turn land over to the fellahin. His presence in Tahrir Square, the garden of his youth, is a positive sign. This 78-year old man represents generations of moderate, tolerant, Egyptians.
The light of his ancestors shines on him.
Tales of Dragons, Rabbits and Roosters 
Dec 09, 2012 @ 18:04:56
Go SUPERMAN go!! Fly high and strong..
Dec 09, 2012 @ 19:06:21
Thank you so much. He will be thrilled.
Dec 10, 2012 @ 02:27:05
I’m so proud to know him. I’ve been concerned about their safety but he is Superman after all, standing on the side of justice. SUPER!
Dec 10, 2012 @ 14:15:55
For truth, justice and mostly peace.
Dec 10, 2012 @ 05:49:21
That is inspiring… Many Blessings in his directions.
Dec 11, 2012 @ 12:04:54
Thank you for supporting him across time and space. We too are curious to see what he will do next.
Dec 10, 2012 @ 11:10:45
Egypt needs more men like your father in law….men with integrity and spine. It’s not far fetched to call him a superman….come to think of the pivotal role that Egypt plays in regional stability. The fate of the world really does hang in the balance and it’s reliant upon upright Egyptians (such as he) to unite and put an errant government in check.
Dec 10, 2012 @ 14:15:03
Margaret Mead said something to the effect, all it takes is one person for change to happen. And in fact that is the only way it begins.
We are watching and praying for the outcome that will bring the highest good to everyone in Egypt and the region. Thank you for your positive thoughts.
Dec 10, 2012 @ 14:21:22
You’ll always have it. Prayers and good vibes going out to the men there standing with your father in law.
Dec 10, 2012 @ 21:19:57
Thank you for helping to spread goodwill. So many are ready for a change for the better. Everyone that helps brings us closer.
Dec 10, 2012 @ 21:22:15
it’ll happen, Eva…the brotherhood had its chance and failed…time for the moderates now
Dec 10, 2012 @ 18:30:19
GO SUPERMAN!
Dec 10, 2012 @ 19:38:10
Up, UP and AWAY!
If I only had a cape.
Dec 10, 2012 @ 22:51:47
Not crazy at all! Egypt needs people like your father in law to take a stand.
Dec 11, 2012 @ 12:09:03
It is such a big change for the people to speak out. Mojo’s parents both voted, unlike many of their moderate friends. In the end it was a minority of the Egyptian people who voted in President Morsy.
Dec 11, 2012 @ 03:48:44
So awesome, to be part of something so historical and important and brave. So superman-ish.
Dec 11, 2012 @ 12:11:03
He’s the man, Superman. I hope we see him out and about Cairo again. I am anxiously awaiting any news.