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I have been criticised for linking to Dan\u2019s historical irony<\/a>. Apparently the post is \u2018Anti-American\u2019.<\/p>\n

Just to say to begin with, a link to a post on this site doesnt mean I necessarily agree with the post just that I find it interesting. To me the whole point of blogging is to interact with those who hold different views. It is vital that we all understand each other. For me, I am not at all anti-American.<\/p>\n

I am intreged though by the distinction between a terrorist and a freedom fighter. I am clear in my own mind that there is no connection between the founding fathers of the US and the modern terrorists say in Iraq.<\/p>\n

But what about say Mandella and his ANC? He was called a terrorist in his time. He rejected the non-violence of Ghandi and Luther-King. His reasoning? Sometimes when the oppressor hasnt got a conscience, force can only be met by force.<\/p>\n

Clearly few would disagree with the right of a state to use force against a violent enemy. But what about the population? Why do we speak of people as heroes and freedom fighters who during their own time would have been considered violent terrorists?<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"