“What we’re seeing is basically how the army very much shaped the public perceptions of Egyptians,” Akl said. “On the other hand, of course, what we’re seeing is the very normal, expected result of the Muslim Brotherhood’s political attitude.”

Morsi committed human rights violations during his rule, he tried to fill the state with his own supporters and exclude others.

And the bloodbaths today, no matter how horrific, are widely accepted, Akl said…

“The Muslim Brotherhood says they’ll burn Egypt if they don’t get what they want,” Badr said. “But this country is bigger than them.”

He calls on Egyptians to protect the streets and stand with the army. Armed vigilantes are roaming neighborhoods and clashing with Muslim Brotherhood supporters. Some among the pro-Brotherhood protesters are also armed.