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rest in peace.
The passing of a legend-Nelson Mandela is dead
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the passing of Nelson Mandela and its implications for peace in South Africa. Participants reflect on Mandela's legacy, his role in the country's transition, and the potential impact of his death on the current political climate.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express condolences and respect for Mandela's life and contributions.
- Questions are raised about how Mandela's death might affect the peace and stability of South Africa, with some suggesting the country is currently stable despite ongoing challenges.
- One participant highlights the significance of Mandela and Desmond Tutu's leadership during South Africa's transition, suggesting their roles minimized potential violence.
- A participant speculates on the potential death toll had South Africa experienced a civil war similar to that of the United States, drawing a comparison based on population size.
- There is a mention of Mandela's royal heritage, with a light-hearted remark about referring to him as "King Nelson."
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express admiration for Mandela and acknowledge his impact, but there are differing views on the current state of peace in South Africa and the potential consequences of his passing.
Contextual Notes
Some assumptions about the stability of South Africa and the historical context of Mandela's leadership are present, but these are not universally agreed upon.
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How will this affect the peace of South Africa?
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Gcshiba
Rest in heaven...
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lisab
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Sure there are challenges there still but I think it's a fairly stable country at this point. And Mandela hasn't been active in politics for a while, which is understandable - he was 95 when he died!
He and Desmond Tutu were the right men in the right place at the right time, to guide South Africa through a transition with minimal trauma. In most other countries there would have been tremendous violence in retribution for past injustices.
RIP, what an inspiring life!
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Lisa!
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Rest in peace!
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God bless him
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Looking for a quick quote, to summarize his life, I found a nice tribute video:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2013/12/05/nelson-mandela-quotes/3775255/
I wonder how many people would have died, had South Africa followed in our footsteps, and gone the civil war route.
According to Wiki, 2% of America's population died during our war. South Africa has roughly 50,000,000 inhabitants. That correlates to 1,000,000 people, dead.
I wonder how many people died at the hands of the Umkhonto we Sizwe.
Godspeed Nelson, and thank you.
ps. OMG! He was Royalty!
King Nelson. I like that.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2013/12/05/nelson-mandela-quotes/3775255/
I wonder how many people would have died, had South Africa followed in our footsteps, and gone the civil war route.
According to Wiki, 2% of America's population died during our war. South Africa has roughly 50,000,000 inhabitants. That correlates to 1,000,000 people, dead.
I wonder how many people died at the hands of the Umkhonto we Sizwe.
Godspeed Nelson, and thank you.
ps. OMG! He was Royalty!
King Nelson. I like that.
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