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Neo-Neocon: The varieties of pacifism: (Part I)--Gandhi's absolutism - '...Gandhi is venerated by peace activists worldwide. I wonder whether they have studied his actual words, or the real-world consequences of his actions. If they did, would they still emulate and revere him?' (Link)