When is it time for armed revolt?
Posted in Bahrain on September 3rd, 2011 by admin – 2 Comments
Al Jazeera’s story of Bahrain’s own Arab revolt
It is difficult to watch this brutal story and conclude that the example of the Egyptian and Syrian non-violent revolts will work in Bahrain. There comes a point, as it did in the American colonies in the late 18th century, when armed revolt is justified.
Ghandi would not have approved; a Buddhist would not approve. But, other than martyrdom, oppression and torture, what is the alternative?
And where is the western pressure, the American sanctions, against this regime?
