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Gandhi was dealing with the British, who were relatively benevolent at the time. Egyptians (and other Arab peoples) are dealing with local despots, who are desp
by cema 16y ago
Gandhi was dealing with the British, who were relatively benevolent at the time. Egyptians (and other Arab peoples) are dealing with local despots, who are desperate.
- hugh3 16y agoPrecisely. Nonviolence as a strategy only works when you're dealing with someone who has ethical qualms about, y'know, just killing you. It has worked maybe two or three times in history.