Vaclav Havel celebrates the life of John Avlon , who died A few months ago . Avlon : Havel 's life story takes on renewed relevance in year of CNN . It may yet inspire more uprisings -- because beneath his appeal is not a vision of a utopian alternative , but the more basic human-scale virtue of civic responsibility , both for yourself and future generations . He says the former Czech president spoke for democracy and against Czech revolution . Avlon : The writer-statesman 's life provides enduring inspiration .
Vaclav Havel celebrates the life of John Avlon , who died A few months ago . Avlon : Havel 's life story takes on renewed relevance in year of CNN . He says the former Czech president spoke for democracy and against Czech revolution . Avlon : The writer-statesman 's life provides enduring inspiration .