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no name no slogan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-05-04 04:56 PM
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49. militant does NOT mean violent
nor does 'pacifist' mean 'weakling'.

Gandhi was a pacifist, and although he was meek, his strength helped topple the British Raj in India.

MLK was also a pacifist-- a very STRONG pacifist that could only be brought down by the bullet from a gun. THAT's how strong he was.

You can be strong and be non-violent. In fact, the two go hand in hand, as choosing the violent alternative over peaceful means is a major sign of weakness.

Just look at GeeDubya. And his daddy.
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