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In reply to the discussion: Phyliss Schlafly was a vile and disgusting human being. Fuck her. [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)And then you proceed to excoriate him for the very actions that he 'did come to regret.'
That's sort of like never forgiving the late Robert Byrd, the Constitution-waving elder statesman of the Senate, for his KKK membership, which he apologized for throughout the remainder of his life.
Perfect should never be the enemy of the good. Seems pretty obvious that a black man by the name of KING managed to "forgive" Ghandi for his intemperate comments and situational beliefs in his younger years. If MLK could find forgiveness and understanding, I think I'm not in a position to second guess him. The arc of Ghandi's life work was non-violent resistance--that is his legacy.
smh....
I'd still like to hear from the person who made the original comment.