Mandela is an inspirational icon (Madiba, Jul 8), he’s transcended into a concept that will live on for centuries.
Ramachandran Nair, Oman
Well written, but a needless jarring note—why minimise the role played by Mahatma Gandhi to praise Mandela?
Jaipat Singh Jain, New York
Mandela’s main asset was that he was a uniter, not a divider. Not an easy task in a complex society like South Africa. It was a good obituary package, though he’s still alive!
Anwaar, Dallas
The media creates our heroes and villains. Eulogies notwithstanding, besides the three decades in jail, what exactly was Mandela’s contribution to the freedom cause?
Parthasarathy, Chennai
