is the freedom fighters are honoured today.?
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No because americans dont support our country and militant combatants, they all seem to want to hate bush when he has been the biggest supporter of all, his job isnt the easiest
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When Apartheid ended and the African National Congress under Nelson Mandela came into power in South Africa in 1994, the national holidays were changed to days that would be meaningful to all South Africans. \n\n21 March: Human Rights Day\nOn this day in 1960 the police killed 69 people at Sharpeville who were participating in a protest against the pass laws. Many were shot in the back. The carnage made world headlines. Four days later the government banned black political organisations, many leaders were arrested or went into exile. During the Apartheid era there were human rights abuses by all sides; Human Rights Day is but one step to ensure that the people of South Africa are aware of their human rights and to ensure that such abuses never again occur.\n\n27 April: Freedom Day\nThis was the day in 1994 when the first democratic election was held in South Africa, ie an election when all adults could vote irrespective of their race, and the day in 1997 when the new constitution took effect. \n\n1 May: Worker's Day\nMany countries around the world commemorate the contribution made by workers to society on May Day (America doesn't celebrate this holiday because of its communist origins). It has traditionally been a day to protest for better wages and working conditions. Given the role that trade unions played in the fight for freedom, it is unsurprising that South Africa commemorates this day.\n\n16 June: Youth Day\nIn June 1976 students in Soweto rioted in protest against the introduction of Afrikaans as the language of instruction of half their school curriculum, sparking eight months of violent uprisings across the country. Youth Day is a national holiday in honour of all the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against Apartheid and Bantu Education. \n\n9 August: National Women's Day\nOn this day in 1956 some 20,000 women marched to the Union [government] Buildings in Pretoria to protest against a law requiring black women to carry passes. This day is celebrated as a reminder of the contribution made by women to society, the achievements that have been made for women's rights, and to acknowledge the difficulties and prejudices many women still face.\n\n24 September: Heritage Day\nNelson Mandela coined the phrase "rainbow nation" to describe South Africa's diverse cultures, customs, traditions, histories, and languages. This day is a celebration of that diversity.\n\n16 December: Day of Reconciliation\nAfrikaners traditionally celebrated 16 December as the Day of the Vow, remembering the day in 1838 when a group of Voortrekkers defeated a Zulu army at the Battle of Blood River, while ANC activists commemorated it as the day in 1961 when the ANC started to arm its soldiers to overthrow Apartheid. In the new South Africa's it's a day of reconciliation, a day to focus on overcoming the conflicts of the past and building a new nation.
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Silly man! There are no terrorists, only those "freedom fighters" valiantly standing against our evil nation. Why, we should bow on our knees and beg their forgiveness. 9/11 was our fault, and no ones elses...why just ask Congressman Murtha.\n\nYou see, its because of years of oppression by the American devils. We must repent our sins, and ask Osama to forgive us. Maybe we can give him some free government entitlements to appease him and his fellow freedom fighters. \n\nWe must have a Million Man Freedom Fighter March in Washington. It can be led by Murtha, Cindy Sheman, Kerry, Gore, Kennedy (he'd want free drinks), and, of course, the "Rev." Jesse Jackson. We can prostate ourselves at Osama's feet, and ask him, in the name of "a"llah, to forgive our sins. Pray that he doesn't behead us for being infidels...Osama we're sorry!
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They have a history of glorifing such acts. muslim authers have written wioth pride the expolits of their heroes-\n\nTamerlane himself defines them candidly and bluntly while others do so through their chroniclers.\n\n(source: The Legacy of Muslim Rule in India - By K S Lal).\n\nTo start with he stormed the fort of Kator on the border of Kashmir. He ordered his soldiers "to kill all the men, to make prisoners of women and children, and to plunder and lay waste all their property".\n\nNext, he "directed towers to be built on the mountain of the skulls of those obstinate unbelievers". Soon after, he laid siege to Bhatnir defended by Rajputs. They surrendered after some fight, and were pardoned. But Islam did not bind Timur to keep his word given to the "unbelievers". His Tuzk-i-Timuri records: "In a short space of time all the people in the fort were put to the sword, and in the course of one hour the heads of 10,000 infidels were cut off. The sword of Islam was washed in the blood of the infidels, and all the goods and effects, the treasure and the grain which for many a long year had been stored in the fort became the spoil of my soldiers. They set fire to the houses and reduced them to ashes, and they razed the buildings and the fort to the ground."\n\nBy now Timur had captured 100,000 Hindus. As he prepared for battle against the Tughlaq army after crossing the Yamuna, his Amirs advised him "that on the great day of battle these 100,000 prisoners could not be left with the baggage, and that it would be entirely opposed to the rules of war to set these idolators and enemies of Islam at liberty". Therefore, "no other course remained but that of making them all food for the sword". Tuzk-i-Timuri continues: "I proclaimed throughout the camp that every man who had infidel prisoners should put them to death, and whoever neglected to do so should himself be executed and his property given to the informer. When this order became known to the ghazis of Islam, they drew their swords and put their prisoners to death."\n\nsource: Kashmir Islamic Atrocities in India.
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I was part of the parade in my town.\n\nI'm the standard bearer from the local Royal British Legion branch at Pontardawe... I also attend the small service at the Cenotaph on the 11 November and the Festival of Remembrance at Swansea's Brangwyn Hall.\n\nMy brother was also part of today's parade when he marched with the Air Training Corps squadron.\n\nI also parade in Neath each year for the Battle of Britain parade and other ceremonies and parades that pop up.\n\nI find that 2 minutes silence is a tiny amount compared to the millions of lives lost during the wars. To give 2 minutes from our lives is nothing to ask for, I can't see why anyone shouldn't stop what they're doing for only 120 seconds so we can commemorate and thank all those who have fallen, been wounded or have survived the wars during our history and the fight for freedom.\n\nBut.. just to add... what I do on the parades is among the other I do which is typical for a normal 18 year old student. I crawl around the pubs, play pool, watch films at cinemas, go for random drives with friends...\n\nI have never seen combat or conflict, but I don't want to forget the ones who have... and neither should anybody else. We should be grateful for what they did for us and to thank them, wo can never forget.
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Agree 100%.\n\nAnd some of them ARE taking a stand. And I applaud their bravery.
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Thank you.  It's nice to know who our friends are and believe me, the respect and admiration goes both ways.  Though if you want a true look at who these "anti-war" protestors are, follow the link.  The zombietime "hall of shame" is enough to make one's dinner return.  However, the photographer also highlights the good people in the counter-protests and those who oppose terrorism in the "Bus-19" event.\n\nIt's amazing to see the difference between the rabid "anti-war" leftists and those who oppose them with dignity and self-respect.\n\nJust so one knows, I use "anti-war" as these "tolerant" and "open-minded" protestors seem to support any war in which the USA and her allies are destroyed and thus are only "anti-war" when the USA and her allies are winning.  Though, ironically, these same people are the first the terrorists would kill if given the chance (the "Queers for Palastine" group obviously didn't read Islamic Law's view on homosexuality)...  A chance the Armed Forces of America, England, and Australlia not to mention police and intelligence agencies world-wide will not give the terrorists.  \n\nYes, the irony of it all is the same people the leftists hate so much are protecting those same leftists from the terrorists and dictators they seem to love.
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yesterday's terrorist is todays patroit, depends on whos side youre on, the founders of the USA were labeled insurgents and terrorists by the crown during the revolutionary war, the south was labeled a terrorist stae by the union during the civil war, terrorist or freedom fighter? Historically the victors are patroits and the losers were terrorists, as history is normally recorded by the victor. Great question a thumbs up to you
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Let's see.. The LTTE is on record as a terrorist organization. \n\nThe LTTE extorts money from Tamil commuties in Canada and other expat communities. \n\nThe LTTE is responsible for atrocities. \n\nSo, yeah. They should be prevented from operating, fundraising, etc.
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what! You mean they actually have won the thing!!!!!!!\n\nJeeeeze, I never knew that....how come its never mentioned then??\n\n\nLMAO!
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They are regaining some of their influence and power - take the firemen’s strike as an example. But they will never be allowed to have as much influence and control as they did back in the day. No government/public would ever let the UK be held to ransom in such a fashion again.
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When in Belfast, be sure to look up the headquarters of the Ulster Freedom Fighters.  They're the radical Orangemen who decorate their buildings with murals of masked gunmen carrying assault weapons and displaying the "bloody red hand", a modern symbol of terrorism in Northern Ireland.  Golly, the liberal media had you thinking that the IRA were the bad guys, right?
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Yes. Shouldn't we be very proud of those that defend the Homeland. Whether it's Bush or a local cop, they still put in their efforts. All of those efforts performed in a united fashion makes us safer as a nation.
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Of course they do. These are the sick freaks who send others on suicide missions to slaughter innocent people. If it's such a great honor to die for their beliefs, let's honor the leaders of this movement, too.
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Spot on mate, lets not forget the fogotten heroes and those still risking their lives for us.
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as a member, yes. \n\nanytime they defend freedom, ANYBODY'S freedom, they speak for all of us, even the idiots who think they are a bad thing.
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It is something which needs addressing as the Gurkhas are a valuable and well liked part of the British Army.\n\nWe should treat them better and also give them citizenship in my opinion.