Morsi, Egypt’s Lincoln?

Source: Asia Times:

By – Kaveh L Afrasiab


President Mohamed Morsi triggered the first real crisis of his presidency by arrogating to himself near total control of all branches of the Egyptian government. Revolt, from the street and the judiciary, against his “dictatorial” move may on the surface be justified. History may deliver a different view, as it did on Abraham Lincoln’s treatment of opponents at times of “necessity”.

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  1. Afrasiabi is a leading Muslim thinker and is always insightful. He is one of the most prolific Muslim writers I know.

  2. @ Manish you are very right. But the problem is those on helm of affairs close their eyes to the suggestions not fitting to their frame of mind.

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