I do think Gaza caused a shift in that thinking. Still, the problems in Gaza were and still are simular to Egypt and others. Basically, a corrupt and centralized government. You could also add Iran to that list.
The concerns of Egypt or others being coopeted from democracy is well founded. I wish then well and hope they suceed. There are to many examples, from China, Russia, Vietnam, Cuba and Iran. The age of twitter might mitigate this. I think at a point the protesters might push a bit to far. If it cripples Egypts econimy, then a radical element might and probably will have a stronger foot hold.

Tom