Fundamentalism rises in Egypt and Bush's double standard on Saudi Arabia

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Muslim Brotherhood Victory In Egypt Sparks Worries Over Its Political Agenda

By MAGGIE MICHAEL
& ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published on 12/10/2005

Cairo, Egypt — If the Muslim Brotherhood had its way, alcohol would be banned in Egypt and violators punished with up to 30 lashes and tough fines.

Though the proposal was defeated four years ago, it illustrates an Islamic fundamentalist agenda many in Egypt fear.

A small but outspoken band of 15 Brotherhood lawmakers in the outgoing parliament waged a noisy campaign against “immorality,” pushing to ban books and rid state television of racy music videos.

Now the party has increased its power in parliament nearly sixfold, forming an opposition bloc that is not only bigger — about 20 percent of the 454-seat legislature — but also more vigorous.

The victory has panicked secular Egyptians, Christians and many women, who fear the Brotherhood will try to impose Saudi-style restrictions on personal rights — and even try to impose Islamic rule.


http://www.theday.com/eng/web/news/re.aspx?re=D49B3C4A-2763-4757-814C-A773D2F0713D

who are hoping to take a cruise down the Nile next year. They'll be watching State Dept. notices as well, but it's good to keep an eye on these details. I told her tokeep googling The Muslim Brotherhood over the next few months for updates.
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