Tunisia

Tunisia is one of my favorite countries, and a place where I have several good friends, so I've been quite concerned about the revolution that's been going on there for the past few days. One friend writes in reply to my e-mail expressing my concern for his well-being:

One thing is good: we got rid of a bloody dictator and his mafia-family. The former presidential guard (which was under the direct control of the former president) is now terrorising the population with sharp shooters and looters; but the army is doing a good job pursuing them. In a few days, the security will be re-established (hopefully). In any case, politically we are much better than with Ben Ali...