Brothers and sisters of the revolution, you fucked up. You do not believe in democracy if you uphold the right to rule of your guy. Even fascists are democrats by that measure. No, it is precisely when you uphold the right of rule of those who you disagree with – when they have gained power by legitimate means like Mr. Morsi – that you are democratic. Same with free speech: you don’t believe in free speech if you are unwilling to defend the right of those who you disagree with to speak their mind. This is elementary.
Coup d’état
Coup d’état
Coup d’état
Brothers and sisters of the revolution, you fucked up. You do not believe in democracy if you uphold the right to rule of your guy. Even fascists are democrats by that measure. No, it is precisely when you uphold the right of rule of those who you disagree with – when they have gained power by legitimate means like Mr. Morsi – that you are democratic. Same with free speech: you don’t believe in free speech if you are unwilling to defend the right of those who you disagree with to speak their mind. This is elementary.