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I feel we need to get away from the word 'martyrs'. It glorifies death in service, and turns it into something to be expected; even welcomed. One live freedom
by DanI-S 16y ago
I feel we need to get away from the word 'martyrs'. It glorifies death in service, and turns it into something to be expected; even welcomed.
One live freedom fighter is worth a thousand dead ones.
- DanI-S 16y agoCare to explain the downvote? I'd be interested to hear the alternate argument. I'm not talking about censorship; I just think the idea that dying can make you more of a hero is counterproductive.
- sp332 16y agoI was going to disagree, because I thought you were talking about the ones who died in assaults. But I think you're right about the ones who just set themselves on fire in protest. That seems like a bit of an empty gesture.
- danielsoneg 16y agoThat "empty gesture" was the spark that caught Tunisia and Egypt…
- JoeAltmaier 16y agoRight, but to be pedantic it isn't martyrdom. Any more than being killed in an accident is bravery. Media dilutes these words. Still, they are amazing souls and I pray for success in Egypt.