While much of what you see in the media is true, it represents a selective perspective of what’s really happening. The claim that the MB are “peaceful demonstrators” runs contrary to the violence and brutality we’re experiencing on our streets. Anyone with the misfortune of walking or driving close to one of their demonstrations is taking his life in his hands…The real nightmare, however, is for those who live close to the sit-ins. They are becoming increasingly angered by the complete disruption of their daily lives.

In response to a plea from the minister of defense, an incredible number of people took to the streets of Cairo on July 26 to show their solidarity against the aggressive and disruptive behavior of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) protestors. Like they did on June 30, the “Silent Majority”—who usually sit at home and watch political events on their TV screens—voted with their feet, taking to the streets in very large numbers. People went to the demonstration sites from every conceivable place. It was an amazing night of celebration and jubilation, affirming together an Egypt where all are respected as equal citizens.

Highlights of July 26

Christians eating with Muslims in public squares during the Ramadan breaking-of-the-fast. This unprecedented act of unity between Christians and Muslims has never happened on this scale in Egypt.

When the call to break the fast was announced at sunset, all church bells in Egypt rang in solidarity with their Muslim compatriots.

With an estimated 40 million people on the streets, remarkably few incidents of violence, petty theft, and harassment of women were reported.

The euphoria of the people lasted all night as massive crowds again expressed their rejection of the “Political Islam” agenda of the MB.

What You See on Your TV Screens

So why are the media giving you a completely different impression of what’s happening in Egypt?

What you’ve seen are the “other” demonstrations by ousted MB supporters. For the past month they have been camped on major streets in Cairo and elsewhere to angrily and often violently protest Mohamed Morsi’s removal as president.

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