As protests mount, Egypt’s president defiantly says he won’t step down

(Hassan Ammar/ Associated Press ) - Opponents of Egypt’s Islamist President Mohammed Morsi hold a large Egyptian national flag during a protest outside the presidential palace, in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Egypt was on edge Tuesday following a “last-chance” ultimatum the military issued to Mohammed Morsi, giving the president and the opposition 48 hours to resolve the crisis in the country or have the army step in with its own plan.

CAIRO — Egypt’s embattled president says he will not step down as demanded by millions of protesters, vowing to protect his “constitutional legitimacy” with his life.

Addressing the nation in a speech carried live on state television late Tuesday, Islamist President Mohammed Morsi accused loyalists of his predecessor Hosni Mubarak of riding the current wave of protests to topple his regime.



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Another Syria arising? Isn't it a wonder that Israel and Jordan, both peace loving countries aren't in turmoil? If I were a Palestinian hoping for a state, I would embrace them. But....

Egyptians ousted Mubarik because they wanted a democratically elected government. Now they have one. Less that a year later, they're unhappy with that, too. Egyptians voted for what they have; they should stick it out like Americans do. It's not perfect, but democracy is the best form of government available.