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Originally Posted by Geenie
I was not trying to imply that two wrongs make a right. In any case, however, I know way too little about this topic to get into a historical debate and will keep my mouth shut accordingly.
I suppose I just found myself wondering whether Che would be equally disliked on this forum if he had been fighting for capitalism instead of communism.
Perhaps that old adage of "one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter" rings true here as well?!
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Geenie, no historical debate intended by me.
Perhaps you could humor me - read your own question above out loud - and for simplicity sake - substitute the words "good" for capitalism and "evil" for communism and let me know what your answer to your own question is.
Admittedly, the world is not so cut and dry - but it may help provide some perspective on my feelings for Che and those who would advance similar revolutionary movements in opposition to our economic and political system. Moreover, a romantic notion of Che as revolutionary might unravel a bit as one reads a bit more on the subject. YMMV.