THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Last week, a Muslim Brotherhood delegation from Egypt came to Washington to convince skeptics that Islam and democracy can coexist.
The question of what Islamist political parties will do after they take power is central to the Mideast's future. Such parties have won elections in Tunisia and Egypt, and look likely to take power in Libya and, ultimately, in Syria.
Egypt, with its large population and peace treaty with Israel, is the crucial test case.
The visiting Egyptians, all members of the Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party, were clearly on a mission: to portray themselves as moderates, who embrace pluralism and democracy - and are open for business. They spoke good English, had Western degrees, and stressed their party's tolerance of minority views and religions.
This skeptic remains unconvinced. » | Trudy Rubin, Inquirer Opinion Columnist | Thursday, April 12, 2012
