It
is a historical fact that dictatorships and military coups have never
benefited humanity in any period of history. No matter what its origin
may be, a coup is a mortal wound to democracy; it can in no way have any
legitimacy or justifications; it cannot be allowed. No matter what
flaws they may have or errors they may have committed, governments
coming to power through democratic elections must be advised in a
civilized manner by mediators and through mutual meetings within the
framework of democratic provisions of law. Thus, people having faith in
democracy, regardless of their views, ideologies or political tendencies
must show their reaction to this step backward in Egypt and not remain
silent to it. The contrary would be nothing but a worldwide betrayal of
democracy.
Any
support that may be provided to such a coup will also set a bad example
to other communities, and the harmful consequences and its
repercussions will probably reach even to the Western countries. There
have been attempted coups in France, as well as a history of violent
rebellion in Germany and sociopolitical instability in the USA and
Britain.
In
Egypt, the detention of President Morsi and members of his party and
government officials and subjecting them to administrative restriction
is bereft of any legal and legitimate grounds. There is no explanation
in taking away the freedom of people arbitrarily and without any
justification. They should be released forthwith and this should be made
a priority for democratic nations throughout the world.
In
order to correct the current situation in Egypt, it is vital to hold
elections as soon as possible, in a month or so, and to make up for the
interruption of democracy. It must be ensured that Morsi, who received
52 percent of the votes of Egyptian people, enters the elections without
facing any problems. Otherwise, replacing the legitimately elected
Morsi with a person who is not supported by a majority of the people
would be a shameful state of affairs, both for that person himself and
for democracy. Besides, opening fire on people performing prayers is
certainly an act of madness, savagery and villainy, which has no
justification. If such intervention with arms and violence are
retaliated for in the same way, then the security situation in Egypt
will disintegrate rapidly.
At
this point two fundamental conditions appear for Egypt to get rid of
this deadlock: First, these arbitrary detentions and lawlessness must
come to an immediate end and democratic elections be held as soon as
possible. Secondly, the Egyptian society, in terms of its social
mindset, its administration and social structure, must rid itself of
fanaticism.
The
fanatical mindset based on sources other than the Koran and
superstitions -- which are prevalent not only in Egypt but throughout
the Middle East -- is wrongfully understood as Islam. This bigotry is
totally at odds with the essence of Islam and the spirit of the Koran.
And it is the only reason why the Islamic world today is far removed
from arts, science and technology and is backward. Therefore, there are
perfectly legitimate grounds for Morsi to give countenance to arts,
beauty and aesthetics. The Muslim Brotherhood should be exemplary by
being extremely modern, providing for everyone to dress in a stylish,
clean and high quality manner, allowing youngsters to listen to music
and rejoice. Freedoms will be serving for religion, because religion
develops in an atmosphere of liberty. The measure of a political
movement that emerges in the name of Islam must be the love, compassion,
justice and democracy advised in the Koran, and definitely not a
fanatical mindset. It is vitally important to instill the spirit of love
and respect in society, to embrace people from all views, movements,
religions and faiths, and to show meticulous attention to their rights,
freedoms, ease and quality of life. A proper ground must be laid so that
people from different views and faiths can co-exist and feel love and
respect for one another. Ensuring this is the main task of the state.
Besides,
we can only talk about a sound country once women and young people take
their rightful place in social life with all their freedoms granted.
Therefore, it is vitally important that women, the party most oppressed
by fanaticism, are given due priority and importance, and raised to the
position they deserve in social life and politics: If women are
comfortable and peaceful then that community is peaceful. Women's rights
should be brought to the forefront and they must be shown deep respect
in Egypt. Such freedoms are also a command of the Koran, because Islam
prohibits compulsion and repression. Especially harsh rules and
practices imposed in the name of religion must be strictly avoided. If
the proponents of Morsi were to endorse this understanding of modern
Islam, there would be great relief. Developing politics that will take
the initiative for the flourishing of the arts, music and science and
raising modern, knowledgeable, cultured, clean, morally upright and
conscientious generations and the insistent sustenance of these policies
are essential.
In
conclusion, it is not late for anything. It is not meaningful to
blindly force a choked system, aware that it will not deliver any
results. What is important is to evaluate incidents from a distance with
a rational viewpoint, determine the points of deadlock and open a clean
sheet that is full of reasonable solutions.
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