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Originally Posted by Pleasurepays
Really?
His "passion"?
Etc, etc, etc...
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You missed my point entirely, and appear indifferent to the conditions, and oppressive, corrupt, and murderous regimes, which Che and other revolutionaries like him sought to, and continue to, seek to overthrow.
I thought I made it clear, but I'll state it again, that I abhor many of the violent practices of Che and others like him. However, I do not think they did so out of homicidal madness, but instead out of a sense of injustice and to liberate oppressed people.
Do the means justify the end? Well, not in a perfect world, but we live in an imperfect world.
I agree that in history, all too often, the oppressed become the oppressors once they obtain power. Sometimes however, they do make life better for their people, however humble their circumstances, and against the power of other countries that wish to maintain the oppressive status quo and exploit the prior oppressive conditions, no matter what the cost is to the common people or society at large.
If they in turn become oppressive, then as a by-product, they may have instilled a similar revolutionary spirit in the generations to follow, which might eventually put their society upon a better course in the future.
That is why I advocate non-violent social change. Unfortunately though, I recognize that many (or perhaps most) people are not able to suffer through and bare the pain that such forms of non-violent civil disobedience entails, especially when they have suffered long-term injustice and pain.
I don't profess to know all of the answers. All I am suggesting is that whatever one's perspective is, to ignore Che and his impact is foolhardy. And I am not talking about superficial things like T-Shirts (as if many of the people peddling them, forward the funds to revolutionaries), or Sandalistas.
Viva la revolucion!
Oh yes, and peace...
ADG