Quote:If you want to discuss America then fine, I'm discussing the man being praised in this thread. Typical when someone knows the point can't be argued the best tactic is to change the topic. So let me address you specifically, will or will you not concede targeting civilians is never acceptable? If so then you must either admit terrorism in Mendela's case is acceptable or he was not a man worthy of praise.

 

You missed the whole point. I think you're so concerned with being seen as more righteous than the rest of us you don't get it.

 

Yes, sometimes the ends justify the means. Without any doubt. Some honorable Americans (and allies) decided civilians must die to defeat Nazism.

 

Terror as a tactic in Mandela's case was certainly justified. What makes him a hero was the fact that as a victor he didn't take revenge and encourage massive bloodletting, which would have been quite easy to do.

 

Mandela took the hard path, and his country is much better for it.

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