[Toddsterpatriot]

But it would have better under a Pinochet that was friendlier to democracy, and who didn't subscribe to the sort of brutal tactics he employed.

Sure. Maybe a Jim Baker type. He could have negotiated with the nice Commies.

[RightCenter]

For heaven's sake, are you saying that the only alternative to executing people just for their party affiliations is patting them on the head and letting them go foment rebellion?