Voices
strands (with the notable exception of the Muslim Brotherhood).
Many Egyptians worried that
the prior status quo threatened
the potential disintegration of
Egypt. They would have preferred
to avoid temporary military rule,
especially given the country’s history and its really urgent and long
to-do list. They desperately aspired to be able to pursue change
through the ballot box and rule of
law, representative government,
strong institutions, and a vibrant
civil society. But they felt stuck
in a painful reality where better
options — while highly desirable
and deserving of steadfast pursuit — were simply not feasible in
today’s highly imperfect Egyptian
political context.
That is also why so many
people in the country complain
loudly when they hear any reference to a “coup.”
For them, the army’s exceptional intervention was necessary
to reduce the risk of a large loss
of human life and destructive violence; and it was required to give
time for the country to come together and put in place the basis
for a better future.
Most Egyptians still fear civil
unrest and violence, especially in
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the next few weeks. They look to
the army to waste no time in progressing on the path to national
reconciliation and a comprehensive and durable democracy, including new elections.
Have no doubt, Egyptian citizens are determined realists. They
have overcome the fear that im-
Have no doubt, Egyptian
citizens are determined
realists. They hav Hݙ\