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In reply to the discussion: Highlights from Egypt, Dec 6 2012 (Part 1) [View all]Catherina
(35,568 posts)19. this sums up the controversial draft in context and content
1m نشرة القاهرة? نشرة القاهرة? ?@cairowire
a better egyptian constitution @hahellyer sums up the context and content of this controversial draft: http://is.gd/KilwvT #egypt #dostor
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the people of Egypt did not engage in a popular revolution for a constitution that was not "awful." No constitution was ever going to be perfect: but this constitutional draft is mediocre at best. At worst, it is open to incredible abuse -- a problem in a society increasingly riven by mistrust and damaging splits. It privileges the state above and beyond civil society in so many ways, giving the state powers to intervene in areas where it should have no competency. Moreover, it provides the executive with such power that autocracy is incredibly tempting, if not mandatory. Considering that the revolution owes its very existence to civil society, and Egyptians revolted largely against the dictatorship of former President Hosni Mubarak, that is hardly an encouraging affirmation of the revolt. Protection and encouragement of civil society should have been at the core of this constitution -- it almost seems barely tolerated, instead.
And finally, in consequence: it is bloody. This draft, as far as the supporters of Morsi are concerned, must go through. It must be put to a referendum. Opposition to him, his decree, and his draft, is no longer simply a political disagreement that can be rationally disputed. Rather, it is a sign of a more existential battle against the Muslim Brotherhood (MB). It is that worldview that unfortunately led to some of Morsi's supporters descending upon a peaceful protest in front of the presidential palace yesterday, resulting in a predictable conflict that led to 6 people dying. Their blood stains this constitutional draft.
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http://mideast.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2012/12/06/a_better_egyptian_constitution#.UMDMiOuid_9.twitter
the people of Egypt did not engage in a popular revolution for a constitution that was not "awful." No constitution was ever going to be perfect: but this constitutional draft is mediocre at best. At worst, it is open to incredible abuse -- a problem in a society increasingly riven by mistrust and damaging splits. It privileges the state above and beyond civil society in so many ways, giving the state powers to intervene in areas where it should have no competency. Moreover, it provides the executive with such power that autocracy is incredibly tempting, if not mandatory. Considering that the revolution owes its very existence to civil society, and Egyptians revolted largely against the dictatorship of former President Hosni Mubarak, that is hardly an encouraging affirmation of the revolt. Protection and encouragement of civil society should have been at the core of this constitution -- it almost seems barely tolerated, instead.
And finally, in consequence: it is bloody. This draft, as far as the supporters of Morsi are concerned, must go through. It must be put to a referendum. Opposition to him, his decree, and his draft, is no longer simply a political disagreement that can be rationally disputed. Rather, it is a sign of a more existential battle against the Muslim Brotherhood (MB). It is that worldview that unfortunately led to some of Morsi's supporters descending upon a peaceful protest in front of the presidential palace yesterday, resulting in a predictable conflict that led to 6 people dying. Their blood stains this constitutional draft.
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http://mideast.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2012/12/06/a_better_egyptian_constitution#.UMDMiOuid_9.twitter
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Another #Morsi advisor resigns: Coptic FJP leader and presidential advisor quits
Catherina
Dec 2012
#1
State TV presenters dressed in black / More clashes at an MB HQs / March has arrived at palace
Catherina
Dec 2012
#3
Ultras have joined front line at barbed wire, chanting fuck your so called Morsi
Catherina
Dec 2012
#11
spirit is great here, women, ultras, men, old & young, liberals & leftists, christians & muslims...
Catherina
Dec 2012
#20
Infuriating image - MB supporter puts his hand on woman's mouth to stifle her
Catherina
Dec 2012
#30
Reporters Without Borders: Egypt’s Morsi supporters deliberately fire on journalists
Catherina
Dec 2012
#32
former public prosecutor Abdul Majid Mahmoud now head of Cairo's Court of Appeal upon his request
Catherina
Dec 2012
#34
thugs according to MB's supporters: a journalist, chef, ex diplomat,engineer & an activist
Catherina
Dec 2012
#35
Islamist groups call for a demo outside Media City to protest "incitement by some channels".
Catherina
Dec 2012
#42
Apparently something IS being broadcast right now but it's not Morsi speaking
Catherina
Dec 2012
#47
Pic: Women, carrying their shrouds, in 1st rows of a march headed to prez palace
Catherina
Dec 2012
#54
Egy public TV: referendum to be postponed for a month (<- the 'good' news???)
Catherina
Dec 2012
#56
demonstrators pulling out barbed wire, presidential guards throw chocolates at them.
Catherina
Dec 2012
#57