Egypt, presidential elections and Mubarak - a complete contradiction


Some weeks ago I wrote here about egyptian elections, and I emphasized the possibilities of a Mubarak's candidate get elected. It's not a direct candidate, but now in the second round the egyptians have to choose their president between Ahmed Shafiq (the last Mubarak's Prime Minister) and  Mohamed Morsi, member of other muslim movement with strong social support.


This might become Egypt totally polarized and, now in the beginning of the transition, in my opinion this is not good. But democracy is democracy and what people decide, is decided.


For me there's other thing which made me think.... how can be possible to have a candidate who was connected with Mubarak in the second round, and the people celebrate Mubarak´s life sentence?


This sentence was not enough for thousands of Egyptians who poured onto the streets after the verdict. Some wanted Mubarak executed, others feared the judge's ruling exposed weaknesses in the case that could let the former military strongman off on appeal. But, at least for me, this is really contradictory.


Anyway, that's how democracy works, right?