Show Mandela a living example of hope Dear Editor The recent article Why Nelson Mandela by Darren Knott 11 July demonstrated a a. a clear example of judging a aman aman aman man by the company he keeps and the beliefs he har har- bors One must recognize that when Mandela was at last freed after over 20 years of imprisonment he became a living symbol of hope and freedom for fore fora all people who continue to live in political bondage Is it any wonder i that Mandela is a marxist and an ally to terrorist groups At this time they offer more support to his cause than the United States At least he can find sympathy and individual support here if not active governmental support Mandela is not encouraging ing violent revolt but only addressing its possibility Would it be wrong for the black South Africans to fight for their independence the way we did in 1776 It is not likely that we will see an end to war or racism in our lifetime True Mandela and his organization may resort to war as peaceful demonstration has inspired little reform This is a cruel world we live in Remember the fate of the Chinese students students stu stu- students stu- stu dents in Square during their peaceful demonstration If Mandela's radical group does resort to such extreme violence I hope they kick some butt Doris Dalton |