Why Is Nelson Mandela Not Justifiable

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Nelsons Mandela’s violence was justifiable to resist the apartheid government of South Africa. It took some time to be able to come up with such violence, but it was justifiable because Mandela did not want to cause more harm to the civilians. He wanted to end a war that was amongst people who did not provide the best for everyone. Ending inequality was something worth fighting for according to Mandela at every cost. Mandela strategist in order to be able to violently and securely destroy violent weapons and people but still maintaining the security for civilians. Yes some lives were taken, and there were risks but in every battle there has to be a risk. Mandela provided violence, but he also provided opportunity to a better future making it

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