Word: martyrizing
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Phills is no martyr. I'm sure he was a great guy, as everyone was quick to point out when he died. I feel terrible for his wife and two kids as well...
...government newspapers have warned in recent days that killing the rebel leader could reignite a wave of terrorism that has subsided since the imprisoned Ocalan called for a truce, and the country's intelligence service has reportedly recommended that Ocalan be "used" by Turkey rather than turned into a martyr. That, combined with E.U. pressure on Turkey to find a political solution to Kurdish grievances, suggests that Ocalan may not only escape the gallows, but could yet play a significant role in Turkey's future...