Since the ousting of Democratically elected Morsi by the Military, most major media and countries around the world view this as a military coup. At first glance and by the limited information presented to the public, it would appear that is just what happened.
I would like to add a new perspective as to why it was not a military coup.
Here are some facts that have not made any great headlines in the days of the creation of the Egyptian Constitution and Elections.
Morsi circumvented the constitution that he and the Parliament put in place. Granting himself powers not officially given to him.
So, this is the equivalent of the president declaring himself as a king, executing powers not granted to him under the constitution, legislating or making laws without the power to do so.
Democratically elected, Yes, but a virtual dictator afterwards.
This made Morsi just like the leader they got rid of. So before they had to learn that lesson again for 3 decades, the military did give a ultimatum and time to reconcile for these problems. He failed to act or even give the appearance of reconciliation and the military kept it’s promise.
What is ironic is that the interim leader the military picked to straighten this mess out was the major player in drafting the Egyptian interim constitution. If the military was looking for power, this would not be the guy you want leading. If you wanted to draft a Constitution and start a government to represent all the people, he is your man. It was a good pick and a signal of their intent.
He is a judicial person not a leader. I think he is the correct man to make this country work for the people it governs in a long time perspective. It is likely he will create a model for for other countries in the region.
For this to work, it will require participation of all the people and not from outside powers mingling. That would mean the USA and Iran.
I can only hope my hunches are correct. All people deserve a fair chance for a just government. Generically governing for all the people is not a easy thing in this day of the individual.
If this does not go well in Egypt, and with the situation in Syria, Iraq, Turkey, Pakistan and Iran, we could easily see a holy war between Muslims and likely would suck in other nations starting with Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel and thereafter easily becoming a limited WW3.
So this action the Egyptian Military made, was that of a Constitutional Correction for the people, not a coup.
Peace and Freedom only come to those that demand it.