Pragmatic Revolutionary

How Mandela Shifted Views on Freedom of Markets - NYTimes.com: Though he came out of prison and entered the South African presidency fully intending to socialize the economy, meeting leaders of socialist countries around the world that were privatizing gave Mandela reason to rethink his views. It is rare for a man to reverse convictions at so late an age and is one more reason to admire and be thankful for his contributions to life of his country and the world's.