Al-Jazeera and the Egyptian Power Struggle

What happens when the government creates an artificial choice for its people between security and stability on one hand, and more liberties on the other? What are the reasons of the unexpected “public consensus” tolerating violations against freedom of expression in Egypt? Washington-based journalist Thomas Gorguissian talks about these contradictions in light of the recent Egyptian court verdict to jail three Al Jazeera journalists as part of the conflict between Al-Jazeera and the Egyptian leadership.