The pro-democracy people apparently held control of Tahrir Square overnight — but at a price.

As we watch events unfold, we here in the States must remember that our tax dollars bought the bullets and thugs of Mubarak. Call the White House and demand that all funding be cut – sign the FDL petition calling on Congress to stop funding Mubarak.

The UN Secretary condemns the violence as the pro-Mubarak hired thugs continue to try to create chaos.