Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

JS, TN — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:13:28 GMT

He might have done some good but I like how no one is ever brave enough to talk about the man's faults as well, that being that he was a known liar and cheat. He was a known womanizer and never should have been labeled as "doctor" seeing as how he was a proven plagiarist. In spite of what is claimed no one will ever convince me that the real reason his Ph.D. has never been revoked is fear of a backlash and rampant riots. You can praise him until you're blue in the face, but until someone is man enough to say it publicly to me--a guy who's worked hard to always fly straight and narrow--he will always be Martin Luther King, Jr., the liar and cheat.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Michael, Tampa, Florida — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:07:36 GMT

In this year of election of a new president to lead our country, in this time of war, in this time of economic and social troubles, let us unite in the memory of Dr. King and join together in the spirit of his dream. We all face trials and tribulations: no matter our race, religion, gender, creed, cultural and ethnic background, political affiliation, or economic or social station in life. Do not let our differences divide us, for we all share much more than we realize. Our future lies in tolerance, in reaching out and joining hands to build a better future for all people. Join together, offer your hand to another, help where you can, lift each other up -- fulfill not only Dr. King's dream, but the dream of America for humanity's sake.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

James Hedman — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:19:03 GMT

I had the priviledge as a young white man just out of college of attending the Civil Rights March on August 28th, 1963. It was a hot summer day. People were wading in the reflecting pool to keep cool and we all heard those inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King that afternoon. If anyone in that crowd of 250,000 was not moved to tears, I did not see them.

It is a source of personal pride that I witnessed this day first hand.I will take that memory to my grave.

I have seen progress in the 45 years since that historic day but always sadly believed that this process will take not days, not years but generations to overcome. Bigotry gets rooted in young people sadly most often by their parents. It is the duty of these young people to stop this senseless instilling of mindless hatered in their children to end this vicious cycle.

I loved Dr. King and what he stood for. I think like most Americans, I hate injustice and bigotry and hope in my remaining years to see yet more progress towards equality for all Americans!

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Frank Oliver Ft Myers Fl — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:23:15 GMT

I first met MLK as a boy of 12 in Lumpkin Ga where he was attending a funeral for my maid whose father had passed away. He had his coat off and his sleeves rolled up in the hot summer day and I was struck how I felt the presence of the Lord just being close to him.Not unlike Dr. King, I too have been to the mountain top and have seen the other side. (motorcycle wreck) He was a real prophet whom has inspired me all my life. I am a white boy from Georgia ,too.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mary H, Seattle WA — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:07:08 GMT

And JS is not brave enough to post his/her name! Unless and until you are willing/able to substantiate your claims, no one will believe your rantings. Dr. King was a great man who did so much for such a worthy cause. Your bigotry and hate is what he fought to rid the world of and we need more people like him.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Ron Welling, Gladewater, Texas — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:14:12 GMT

I understand that Dr. King had his faults, don't we all, regardless of how straight we try to fly? However, in the face of a close up look there are many of our nations "greats" that wouldn't stand up to closer scrutiny. One in particular that comes to mind is President John F. Kennedy. In the world in which I was raised back in the 60's he was revered as one of the greatest men to have ever walked this planet and his assassination solidified his rise to virtual "sainthood". But both men left a legacy that overcame their human faults, and their words and actions have given a generation of men and women great inspiration.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dclay — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:25:58 GMT

TO: JS,TN

The things you talk about is all heresay that was brought up by the FBI(J.Edgar Hoover) to discourage support for this man. A man is known by his deeds and what he leaves behind. You tell me who has the better legacy in the country. No one has apexed the support this man had. Also no one is perfect. There has only been one that walked this earth and his name was Jesus Christ; anyone else who claim the walk the straight and narrow are only liars themselves as you have claimed you do. Apparently you are missed informed are you just choose to think this way. I totally feel sorry for you and wish you well.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Matilda, Queens, NY — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:02:29 GMT

In response to (JS, TN) you sound completely idiotic. And envious. Like you wish you could be someone who is held in awe INSPITE of what you consider to be his "faults". NO ONE is perfect. EVERYONE has done things in his or her lifetime that could cause controvery. What is your eutopia, JS, TN? Are there no skeletons in your closet? None? Come on, move a few things around Im sure you could dig up something. Why don't you try celebrating his accomplishments...

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dean Roush, Amarillo, TX — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:57:12 GMT

We should all praise God Almighty that he sent men such as Dr. King to further the cause of human rights and justice. And this not only in America but also in the world. As a white boomer I am ashamed of the racial divide in our country past and present. Dr. King effectively led our nation out of the wilderness of racism. Did he have personal failings? "..Let he who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone.." (John 8:7)

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

douglas soileau marbury alabama — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:05:23 GMT

A simpleton's message: MLK was a simpleton, his "I have a dream', was a reprent of different articles and some from the Bible. "Until rightousness runs down like water", (Bible). He has two other Simpleton's following him, "Jesse (Shakedown) Jackson, and American Hater "Al "Look at me", Sharpton. These two "clowns", have advanced theirs and the democratic ticket's cause...If you want to see these two clowns, just point a camera and a crowd their way........What a joke, "complex message", yes it was and still is for the idiots who couldn't see past the rhedoric..A loud mouth (speaker), whore monger, liar, communist.........some people are finally seeing him for what he was..and please, "what legacy" ?

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tina Jones, El Paso, Texas — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:47:40 GMT

I am a elementary school teacher and I think it's time that we start teaching our students about MLK. This last week I had my students read MLK speech and then tell me what it means to them. They were shocked that it was so long. Most children today believe that the speech is "I Have a Dream." They don't realize that there is a lot more to the speech and just that. My students also had to learn about his life and they figured out how old he was. I really think it is time that we educate our children as to why they have his birthday off. This year his speech seems to mean more because of the up coming elections.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

JS, TN — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:37:59 GMT

For those saying what I said was heresay, do some research. Boston University even found that he was a plagiarist. Figures vary from what I--who HAS done research--have found between 30 to 40% or so of his work was other people's work. Like I said, everyone just worships the ground he walks on and no one ever wants to admit that he was, in PROVEN FACT, a liar and a cheat. And yes, I foresaw the rants of me being a bigot or racist and other spoon-fed drivel if anyone said anything other than "he was a holy man" or some such. Ah well, such is life. Continue to believe what you will based on lack of research. But he will never, ever truly be "DOCTOR Martin Luther King, Jr." He doesn't deserve to be. And you can't change that, no matter how much you deify the man.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

BIGMAC, Stl, Mo — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:17:43 GMT

To JS, TN Life is grand - we truly are fortunate to live in THESE United States of America. MLK is dead and gone - and after all these years you appear to be still using a lot of misplaced energy attempting to negate anything positive about his memory and God forbid HIS legacy. Were you even physically born when he lived and God forbid inspired many? No one is perfect - yet we all can find something decent and honorable in his sacrifices.