Chile's Pinochet Dead

American Voices • politicians • world leaders • ISSUE 42•49 • Dec 12, 2006

Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet died Sunday at 91. What do you think?

“He was a complicated figure. On the one hand, he killed thousands of people. On the other hand, I don't know much more about him.”
Ian Cocker –
Customs Agent
“I would die, too, if my country were run by some woman calling herself 'The President.'”
Jessica Loerber –
Computer Consultant
“At least he kept communism out of the country the only way a Fascist, bloodthirsty dictator could.”
Colin Gimeno –
Construction Worker

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