The opposite of an autocracy is not democracy. It's anarchy. And that strikes me as pretty much what's going down in Egypt. If what follows this mess is a peaceful election to a semi-secular transition government, then this will be a great victory for progress. But right now it's mob rule. And no matter how well intentioned in principle, the end product is an iffy thing at best. And if it turns into a theocracy along the lines of Iran (which is a very real possibility), then expect renewed ugliness throughout the region.
It's for them to decide. But it may be wise to reserve judgment on who the winners and losers in this will be.
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