Monday, January 17, 2011

MLK- A Dreamer and A Pacifist

Today marks another opportunity to celebrate the life of America's greatest dreamer and pacifist.  We should reflect on his importance year round, but this day is as good as any.  Martin Luther King's legacy rests on a devotion to peaceful protests.  In today's politics, King would serve a fresh air boldly standing up for what is right without resorting to violent rhetoric or bully tactics.  Tragically, the man who brought non-violence to America was also the target of a tragic political assassination.

However, Dr. King also had the most famous dream in American history.  His dream may not be completely realized, yet but we are making progress.  If you have never seen his "I have a dream" Speech, I have it here for you.  Let us use this to remember the power of peaceful protest against the ugliness of political violence (actual or rhetorical).




For Further Reading:
At the Huffington Post, Errin Haines ponders the connection between Tuscon and MLK.   Kerry Kennedy describes the scene of Robert Kennedy telling people about King's assassination.  They also have a list of MLK's best quotes. 

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