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Who in history (either present or in the past) do you think has had the biggest positive impact on humanity? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by Aurelius@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

I figured that was the answer. Thanks for sharing. As for the quote on the Holocaust, that's rough man. I guess I see his perspective, since what he did worked for him and India, but it sounds so ridiculous and callous to those of us who do not share the perspective.

I have never been a pacifist, but I understand its value and respect those with the strength to utilize it. It does take strength too. I can't imagine enduring what pacifists have endured throughout history. Even here in the United States, I love MLKJ's message, but I identify with Malcom X's perspective more personally.