Mandela accomplished more for South African black people, for all South African people, for all men and women, while imprisoned for 27 years, than most of us, while 'free', could do so in our lifetimes for our communities. Tonight, the flags of all nations of the world should be at half-mast.
A South African, Nelson Mandela was a man for all humanity. A Nobel Peace Prize winner, he requires no hagiography. We should be so fortunate to see his kind again.
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More on the life and beliefs of Mandela, via Think Progress.
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