There is a lot of naïveté going around when it comes to the demonstrations in Egypt. There is this notion that if Muhbarak steps down and there are free elections everything will be alright. Ain’t going to happen. That is not to say it isn’t good that he will not run again but the constitution and all institutions of governance and justice are designed to keep Munbarak or his ilk in power. On top of this other than the Muslim Brotherhood, who may not be as big a threat as especially Israel thinks as they have moderated since their radical beginnings, there are no real parties in Egypt. So the best outcome I can see is the election of another strongman who will be benevolent and along with the backing of the army will allow the stability to develop a truly democratic society where basic human rights trump all. I think the mob have made there point and should stop demonstrating otherwise all they will be is a force for anarchy. Turkey is touted as a model for democracy in the Middle East. Egypt stands a chance of following its lead but I wouldn't bet on it. This is grossly unpopular but in the middle east i think stability trumps democracy
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