I felt privileged to visit a free South Africa after having grown up watching the troubles and then changes from afar. -----Original Message----- From: alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:alac-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Glenn McKnight Sent: Thursday, December 5, 2013 7:37 PM To: Rinalia Abdul Rahim Cc: ALAC Working List Subject: Re: [ALAC] Consolations about Nelson Mandela's passing away Hi As a participant in doing business in South Africa from 1994 to 2000 I witnessed the evolution of SA to be inclusive for gays, unions, full democratic reforms and the preservation of their economy rather than a descent to a civil war. The creation of the Reconcillation Commission was revolutionary and part of the healing process which has been copied around the world. Clearly the right man for the times and we all need to reflect on his legacy Glenn Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn@gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight . On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 6:34 PM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim < rinalia.abdulrahim@gmail.com> wrote:
I agree with you, Wolf. Mandela was an inspiration to all.
Rinalia On Dec 6, 2013 7:26 AM, "Wolf Ludwig" <wolf.ludwig@comunica-ch.net> wrote:
Hello,
this may not be the right place / list but I just realized with deep sorrow that Nelson Mandela passed away today -- after everything he left behind for us and the world: his wisdom, visions, integrity, honesty, sense of freedom and justice, reconciliation (after 27 years in prison) and much more. His dreams and visions about equality and justice will be always valid, even in the digital age regarding rights and principles. There is hardly anybody in contemporary history I admired more! And who, if not him, will rest in peace?
I share all consolations with our friends from AFRALO and beyond.
Kind regards, Wolf
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