I believe that Ms Marks is very lucky for having seen Nelson Mandela in person.
MONTREAL: This is with reference to Susan Collin Marks’ article “Remembering the architect of the rainbow nation” (December 12). I believe that Ms Marks is very lucky for having seen Nelson Mandela in person. He was, and will always be, a source of inspiration and symbol of universal brotherhood and love, which transcends differences of colour, caste and creed.
Mandela showed the world that man can imbue politics with moral and spiritual values. How desperately we need a man of his vision and stature in our society who can change our world view, which currently divides people rather than unites, promotes hatred rather than love, and sanctifies the delusion that we are the sole bearers of truth and that all others should be coerced to accept it.
Shakrullah Khan
Published in The Express Tribune, December 15th, 2013.
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