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[–] 18 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Gandhi's method wasn't the only method for India's fight for independence.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    No, just the one that worked.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago*

    The reality is there were violent and nonviolent factions in both scenarios. The oppressive state is not going to platform those that commit violence against it so history is written to suppress that form of dissent and uplift nonviolence.

    Not to take away from the brilliance MLK or Gandhi but part of their credibility or legitimacy is derived from the contrast to their violent counterparts.

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