Day for a King

I can't believe some people are still racist till this day. It's something that puts the whole human race to shame, honestly what do you think when you say stupid comments like that? I just wish MLK's message spread over the whole world and not just this nation. I hope that MLK remains as a figure of peace and that people still look up to him in the future, I know I will, and I know I'll teach my children about this amazing man too.

I just want to say, Robert E. Lee I just want you all to know that I recently learned that he opposed slavery and the secession of the South from the Union and the only reason why he fought for the south is because he couldn't raise a hand against the region where he was born and raised even if he disagreed with the principles that where common among the south.

whether a winter day or a summers eve devil for corruption needs a good douching to its sub hundred IQ

M.L.K. practiced what he preached, he preached nonvilolence and led nonviolent protest, he preached about unity, and walked with people of every race, gender, and creed. Infact, he was assinated when he was protesting poor wages/treatment for the "AFSCME Local 1733."

Rosa Parks worked for the NAACP as a seceretary. It was planned that she would get on the bus and refuse to move to the back of the bus. Yes, she along with everyone else who has fought and continues to fight for civil rights should be honored and will be. M.L.K. was assignated when he tried to unite the working and poor class and fight for their civil rights.

Rose Parks greatly respected M.L.K. and thought that he should be honored by everyone, every where for what he was trying to accomplish.

" Published Act no.28 of 1997 designated the first Monday following February 4, as Mrs Rosa Parks??? Day in the state of Michigan, her home state. She is the first living person to be honored with a holiday. "
(http://www.rosaparks.org/bio.html)

This is what M.L.K. did the night before he was assasinated: "Gave a famous speech. King addressed a group at the Mason Temple in Memphis, giving a long speech in which he talked about the days ahead, and reflected on his life and the times it had been threatened. The speech concluded with the words: "I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord." The speech was memorable not just for being his last one, but also because of the eerie way in which it seemed to foretell his own death."
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr.)

Martin Luther King Jr was a great man He accomplished more in his short live then most do in their whole lives.

Angel4justice, I just happened upon this article celebrating a man who lived and died so that we all see each other as people, not as colors. You are a giant leap backward. You have disgraced yourself here. I only wish your picture was next to your name so that everyone knew how ignorant you really are.

You know what, no one here is calling anyone any names except Angel. This is not a forum for name calling it is a forum to express views about this topic.

being from africa i know even though we all blacks we know there are bad and good among. me being in the usa i realised people think being black mean u grow up in the ghetto hve poor education level or for a woman u will aways be bitchy to people.u even walk into a store andtheythink uwont be able to afford the things u pickedup the worst is even black people are affraid of balck people we are all humans if blacks are bad that means whites are lso bad i read statistics saying white kids are smarter than blak kids it made me lugh because where i come from nver wil we say wite are smart we african are always been knownas the smarters one ask the french people they will tell u

first and formost this is a day to celebrate a great MAN dont really care what color or religion or what ever, he was a man who wanted to make a difference. I am 23 years old and never lived through the 60's or through black rights or what not, my mother said it wasn't as big a deal in Arizona and Cali where we are from so i guess i can't really understand the animosity between whites and blacks. I am fortunate enough to have lived in an area where there are many races, religions, belifs and coultures. I went to a school that was 65 % hispanic so as a white person i felt like the minority. There was much more hatred coming my way because of my skin color and i could neer really understand this. maybe it makes me ignorant not to be able to comprehend racisim because it never exsitsted in my white family. Id like to say though i am proof that you don't have to be black or hispanic or asian or indian or another race besides white to expereince hatred becouse of the color of your skin. I like King just want a world where we can all get along and love each other for the people we are not the skin we have. God did create us equal, and i just wish and pray that someday will see that. I belive we have come a long way, i mean look at our maybe future presidents, we have a woman and a black man and a morman a hispanic, and a thrice divorced man doesn't that say somthing for our country? Forty years ago that wouldn't have happend, I was sadded to see the pics of the 1st black/white prom in 2007 down south there what the heck in wrong with those people (sorry if your from the south i mean no disrespect) Dont they realize what day in age we live in, guess what there are even interacial couples ,GASP and oh no same sex couples GASP thank god for diversity it would be a totally boring world without it. So to every one lets all together celebrate a great man I would like to belive he'd belive he'd be somewhat pleased with how far we have come.

being from africa i know even though we all blacks we know there are bad and good among. me being in the usa i realised people think being black mean u grow up in the ghetto hve poor education level or for a woman u will aways be bitchy to people.u even walk into a store andtheythink uwont be able to afford the things u pickedup the worst is even black people are affraid of balck people we are all humans if blacks are bad that means whites are lso bad i read statistics saying white kids are smarter than blak kids it made me lugh because where i come from nver wil we say wite are smart we african are always been knownas the smarters one ask the french people they will tell u

to mike: King was a great man who believed in the equality and freedoms of all people, for you to say that you had nothing to do with opression of any peoples is a stark reminder of the lack of empathy and respect for the man and his ideals, if you do nothing to fight oppression and stand by as it takes place you are as much to blame as anyone. We can all still fight for the basic civil rights that King belived were due to all, we are not as of a yet a perfect color blind country.

Yeah we have come so far that true(black). Everything take time. There a good percent of us who trying and there anothere percent of us making that other percent look like we have not accomplish anything. until that other percent could open there eye and see what going on.We trying to become something good and equal on this country. We still have a long way to go.

January 21, 2008 7:09 am EST

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA ??? Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul today issued the following statement reflecting on the struggle for civil rights and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. :

???It is especially fitting that we take the time to reflect on one man???s struggles to defend our Constitutional freedoms during this primary election season. January 15 was the birthday of the great freedom fighter, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and on Monday, we honor him nationwide for his sacrifice and love of liberty for all people.

???To me, the timing is more than a coincidence. The American people, regardless of color or creed, have the opportunity to choose a candidate who will uplift the ideals for which Dr. King fought???and died.

???The fight for freedom???the preservation of our civil rights???is the fight of our lives. Sadly, after Dr. King???s passing we are faced with a violation of our civil rights in the same vein as Jim Crow: The Patriot Act. I have stood against this and all unconstitutional violations of American???s civil rights, and will continue Dr. King???s charge as President.

???Dr. King would be disappointed in our current administration for more than its continued disregard for civil rights, as he stated ???a nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.??? We need to change our interventionist foreign policy, and take care of our brothers and sisters at home. Our nation is in a crisis: we are spending billions on war overseas while those around us are suffering and losing jobs, homes, and hope. It is inexcusable; we must solve the economic crisis at home and bring hope to America.

???Dr. King???s heroic actions should resonate with us today, as we recognize that our votes strengthen the fight for our civil rights. Liberty is the true antidote to racism, and freedom-- limited, constitutional government devoted to the protection of individual rights???can uplift us all.???

Dr. Ron Paul is a ten-term Texas congressman seeking the Republican nomination for President of the United States.

I strongly believe had Mr.King been white, irrespective of his merit , demerit or whatsoever,He would have been more appreciated and celebrated allover the world simply for his ideas.I have an example; it's a popular belief that Christopher Colombus discovered America ,and I wonder how many millions of people celebrates him till date

i am so thankful for Dr. MLKing for fighting for our freedom. To those that need to be remined of all who fought for our freedom and to keep the legacy going on forever. Thank you...! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Free at last, free at last . Thank GOD Almighty were Free atlast.....! I am at work but ,you will always be reminded in the work place.