Ghitis : Ghitis death resulted in a moment of truth for dictators , oppressors . They had to sit through an event that celebrated democracy and equality , she writes . the Syrian Presidency 's 's speech clearly rebuked dictators who defy the will of their people , Frida Ghitis says . Nelson Mandela managed one more victory in death : subjecting a who 's who of the world 's dictators to the indignity of sitting through a memorial service that overflowed with praise for the principles of democracy , freedom and equality . Ghitis : Ghitis was a great teacher who emphasized reconciliation .
Ghitis : Ghitis death resulted in a moment of truth for dictators , oppressors . They had to sit through an event that celebrated democracy and equality , she writes . the Syrian Presidency 's 's speech clearly rebuked dictators who defy the will of their people , Frida Ghitis says . Ghitis : Ghitis was a great teacher who emphasized reconciliation .