On November 22nd, 2012, President Mohamad Morsi issued a decree giving himself broad, unquestionable legislative powers, and immunity from court action.
On that day, his government fell, though it would take months until it finally hit the ground.
On that day, Morsi proved that he did not believe in democracy, did not respect the rule of law, and he became a tyrant, an illegitimate leader.
On that day, mass protests began that injured thousands, killed nearly a hundred, and brought his country to the brink of civil war. On July 3rd, there were running street battles between Islamists and the secular opposition. The military stepped in to avert a certain descent into all out chaos.
Let's just go through the whole timeline of recent events in Egypt, shall we?