I do not condone his early years, but I understand his circumstances were beyond my comprehension. Anger was a logical emotion, but he rose above it even if he embraced the wrong form of government. Like much of Africa, it will take generations to change if the stars align because tribalism is difficult to overcome. America was a unique experiment in freedom and unity of purpose and our template does not fit elsewhere for many reasons.
Speak your mind FRiend. The world is often many shades of grey even when we seek to view it in black and white. No place was more grey than South Africa and Mandela reflected that, but I applaud how he finished his life despite my disagreements. He was a very notable figure that will forever be celebrated and demonized. There were atrocities committed by both sides, but I won’t argue with any man who seeks freedom. Perhaps the truth lies in there somewhere, only God knows.
how did he “rise above” anger by being a Marxist terrorist??
he never renounced his terrorism