The problems in Egypt should surprise no one.

With the Army taking control in Egypt today, some are saying that that this is a terrible move against democracy, while others are saying it is a great move for democracy. But the truth is, it shouldn't come as a anyone that democracy in Egypt comes in spurts and sputters along. And that isn't because of any reason that is special to Egypt, but because of democracy itself.

A few years ago, a country said that it no longer was part of a great European empire and declared itself a sovereign country. A year later, Articles of Confederation were wrote while the country was still fighting for its sovereign rights. The first time the Articles went to press, there was a mistake, and a second pressing had to be made. Four years later; the country won its freedom, but 6 years later the Articles were found to be insufficient to the tasks of the nation. This change took a year before a new constitution was ratified, but to this day, that founding document is being amended, with amendments being debated by both politicians and regular people. And tomorrow, that country will celebrate with fireworks in every major city, and most of the small ones. Yes, that country that got off to such a rough start is the United States of America.

The actions in Egypt today should make democracy-loving people around the world pause and take notice. But we also be calmed by the fact that Egyptian democracy, while not on a straight line, is progressing like other countries' push for freedom, and shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.