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We don’t really do politics here at MFL but when a colossus of human rights like Nelson Mandela passes on, respect must be paid.

For thorough coverage of the great man’s life and legacy, check out the New York Times’ sterling coverage.

And for those of us of a certain age, it’s not hard to remember that the sainted figure that we pay tribute to today and the cause that he championed was not embraced by all in the Western world. Here’s to those who got it right in real time.