Recommended Reading: In praise of dictators?

Today in class we had an interesting exchange on whether one can praise a dictator, and it's interesting because the same conversation has been going on recently in our electoral politics.

Check out these articles where one current and one former presidential candidate are taken to task for praising things about dictatorial regimes.

Bernie Sanders Defends Comments on Cuban Revolution

Bloomberg’s attack on Sanders for praising dictators bounces back on him

What do you think? Is it ever okay to point out the good points of dictatorial regimes? Explain your opinion leaving a Comment below.