The anti-Lincoln

This short post from the Rebellion blog is worth quoting in its entirety:

Former Czech president Havel died "peacefully in his sleep" at the age of 75. He will long be remembered for his role in overthrowing the communist regime in his native country, and for continuing his anti-communist activism all over the world until the very end.

But there's a special place in the hearts of self-determination activists for Vaclav Havel. Faced with a secessionist movement by the eastern half of Czechoslovakia, he was the anti-Lincoln, and respected the Slovaks' right to govern themselves. The two nations continue to live in peace.

Now that's a legacy to be proud of.