Sometimes I wonder if we idealize Gandhi and MLK Jr and other people like them. Do we hold them to an impossible standard, as perfect models of NV? I start to dislike them almost, because all we seem to hear about is how perfect they were. And as we know, they weren't perfect. They were just humans, who happened to have great ideas about peace AND were in a position to do something about it. I mean, I know it's important to learn about them, and that most of the nonviolent theory comes from people like them (and Sharp.. we mustn't forget Gene). But is it good to focus so much on them? I was reading through some of my past posts (to make sure I wasn't repeating myself) and I realized how many of them were about Gandhi. It just seems unbalanced. I don't know who I'd rather learn about; maybe there really aren't that many people who would be good models.
Just a little thought I had.
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