Egypt is aflame again. After seven weeks of warning of an imminent clampdown against sit-ins in support of deposed President Mohammed Morsy, the unelected and military-backed government is besieging civilian crowds to allegedly  "restore democracy." Emotions are running high on both sides. Dialogue and negotiations are seen as weaknesses. Military might and forceful clearing of Egypt's public squares will not solve the country's deep political problems. The solution is with Morsy. For the large numbers of Egyptians who protested in the heat while starving during the Ramadan month of fasting, Morsy remains the legitimate president of Egypt. And the violent and deadly clashes between security forces and protesters in Cairo will continue and many more lives will be lost unless we recognize and address this basic grievance.
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Ed Husain: Many Egyptian protesters believe Morsy is the legitimate president
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He says Morsy's son hinted his dad should step down, thus quelling unrest
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Husain says Morsy stepping down would give Brotherhood face-saving exit
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Husain: Brotherhood must be recognized; if Morsy goes, Egypt can move forward
This might seem odd to outside observers and @placeholder, but to the Muslim Brotherhood, the country's most-organized political force, Morsy is still the president of Egypt.