The Counter Revolution in Egypt, Do the ENDS justify the MEANS ?

The White House: Statement by the Press Secretary on recent mass trials and verdicts in Egypt, " The United States is deeply troubled by the continued use of mass trials and sentencing in Egypt, and particularly by today’s death sentence against 683 defendants.  Today’s verdict, like the one last month, defies even the most basic standards of international justice.  The Egyptian government has the responsibility to ensure that every citizen is afforded due process, including the right to a fair trial in which evidence is clearly presented, and access to an attorney.  While judicial independence is a vital part of democracy, this verdict cannot be reconciled with Egypt’s obligations under international human rights law.  Egyptian leaders must take a stand against this illogical action and dangerous precedent, recognizing that the repression of peaceful dissent will fuel the instability and radicalization that Egypt says it wishes to prevent.

We urge the Egyptian government to end the use of mass trials, reverse this and previous mass sentences, and ensure that every citizen is afforded due process.  Since the January 25 Revolution, the Egyptian people have aspired to be represented by a government that rules justly, respects their dignity, and provides economic opportunities. 

The United States supports these aspirations and wants Egypt’s transition to succeed.  A fair and transparent criminal justice system free of intimidation and political retribution is an important part of any democracy, and the Egyptian people deserve no less. "

Lets Get Real:

This blog has been tough on the Obama White House went it is doing the wrong thing, that is most of the time, but on this it is right, this blog supported the counter revolution against the Muslim Brotherhood and the violent clean up operation after, in this case and for good PR the new Cairo Government should show charity, kick the trouble makers out, one assumes someone will take them, external exile is as old as the hills, one assumes the US will pick up the cost.  When you have won, and it seen you have won, you can show mercy to the opposition, killing hundreds through legal means is JUST WRONG, and Egypt is better than that, so advice to Cairo, so mercy and get some good PR and throw the trouble makers out.