perspective is a funny thing
To many people, Osama Bin Laden was/is and always be a heroic figure in the great fight against "infidels", wherever they may be. To others he is/was and always will be known as nothing more than a cowardly terrorist who used his money to finance weak mind people to do his zealous bidding.
Reagan was a great/terrible President, depending on perspective.
Obama is an okay/terrible President, depending on pespective.
Clinton, Bush.... you get the point.
Capitalism or Socialism is Great/Terrible, depending on perspective.
It's funny how we label someone as heroic or subversive based on our own unique viewpoints. I am just curious how many people here really know the whole story of Mandela good and bad. Learn for yourself outside both "neocon" and "progressive" talking points, spin and outright mischaracterizations. You may be surprised.
For all the talk, the real questions remaining are: a)how was the overall economy and welfare of the average South African 20 years ago, and b) how is it now?