Tom Hayden's Praise of a Gang Leader

Comrade Tom Hayden praises the recently executed street gang leader Tookie Williams:

Tookie Williams went to his death with all the dignity and serenity that is possible in an execution process that is meant to terrify and degrade. There are many possible reasons for his inner strength. To deny his tormenters any satisfaction could be one. But I think he believed that if he had to die, it was a meaningful martyrdom that sent a lasting message to the world.
His legend and his life lessons will continue to be studied, debated, embraced. His courage will be remembered. History may well absolve him.

Tom Hayden with a special tribute for gang violence.Amazing.Speaking of Comrades.