Political clash over Egypt's constitution

Gregg Carlstrom’s article, Political clash over Egypt's constitution is talking about Egyptians in the process of voting on their constitution. Carlstrom states that Egypt is divided over what should be in the constitution such as, “the balance of powers, the role of the judiciary, and other key issues.”  Much like the Federalists and Anti-Federalists the disagreement is heated and of crucial importance to the country.

There are groups like the Federalist and Anti-Federalists who oppose to each other’s point of views drastically. The debates can get heated and their discordance brings the process to a hold. Egyp’s Liberals are fighting for amendments for “women’s rights and role of religion in the state.” Their rivals the Salafists, fight for the contrary that “the draft grants too many personal freedoms and fails to protect traditional social mores.” The Muslim Brotherhood, according to the article, asks the members not to preoccupy with cultural issues, and to focus on social justice and expanding rights. There is also an alienated Christian minority, who fight for freedom of religion and other human rights.

The opponent groups are as divided as they can be, and the conflicts tend to become violent. According to Carlstrom protests against the Constitution such as the Liberal’s in Tahrir, can turn into a battle.