Comments on: 40 Years Later, MLK Murder Still Haunting

For Those Who Witnessed Assassination, Revisiting Memphis Is "Still A Lot To Take"

[taylor2124]

The reason why we hear about MLK way too much is that he''s the only decent leader black people have had in the last 100 years. Look at the complete losers otherwise they have had to deal with: Malcolm X(radical and crazy), Al Sharpton(racist, race-baiter, ambulance chaser, entitled), Jesse Jackson(race-baiter, skirt-chaser, racist, entitled), Louis Farrakhan(racist, hates whites and Jews, crazy, Muslim). Again and again, every black leader has been an embarrassment to the black community and this country. MLK was only one who actually(at least from a public sense) seemed to have some nobility, decency, and class.

[olebd]

I wonder how he would be regarded today had he not been killed? My guess would be the same way most people feel about Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton. His death has caused his fame to increase greatly much like other celebrities who are killed or die in their prime.

[Renegade.Rivers]

All the praise in the world will not make MLK the man that he is idolized as being. If one studies the true history of MLK and his actions, they will quickly come to realize just how he was backed and supported by the American Communist party from his very early days. He was never the writer and orator that he is so claimed to be, because many of speeches and writing were plagiarized from other writers and speakers. You who believe otherwise have been duped.

Organizations like the NAACP, and programs like equal opportunity and welfare have done the black man no real favors. Instead what it has done, is make the black man look less likely to succeed, and more needing of %u201Chelp%u201D in order to succeed. This in itself has put a mark against the black man because of that insinuation. It has been my experience that when a man no matter what his race and color is, is given a fair and equal chance, that his success or failure is based on his motivation, and not his color or race. As long as we as Americans are willing to be %u201Ccolorized%u201D, and classified by the color of our skin, and the supposed race that we belong to, ours will never be the great nation that we want and strive for. As long as we allow those in power who desire to separate us, and divide us, to do so, we will remain weak, and ineffective in our efforts to overcome them.

[realpatriot1]

mistered9,

Dr. KIng didn''t just fight for the rights of blacks. He fought for the rights of poor whites as well.

[mistered9]

People of color don''t seem to understand that there are white folks just as underprivlaged as blacks.
I don''t understand why every street in our toen has to be named MLK Blvd
I always heard tha fools names and fools faces aways appear in public places. Well, let''s get on with it. The Color voters only agree 65% that we need a black Presidentand &*% white. Does that mean Color people are smarter or men are just being threatened by Women leading our Counrty. Seeing the past Eight years I''m possitive they could do better.

[cheddarboy82]

Why do we have to hear about mlk so much ? We celebrate his life way to much.

[realpatriot1]

muddie,

Well said, my friend!!!

We''ve all witnessed this year that although America has come a long way largely due to the moral leadership of Dr. KIng that we still have growing pains to overcome on the road to his dream.

But we''ve overcome a lot and we''re getting there.

God blessed America with Dr. King.

[photogeezer]

I was in Viet Nam when I heard about Dr. King being assassinated. The sergeant in charge of the night shift on the radios said King was "just a troublemaker anyway, and it was about time".

40 years later I thank my little cracker sergeant for jarring awake my awareness with his stupid, crude remark. M.L. King was right about the Viet Nam war, right about war in general, right to encourage non-violence, and right to encourage dialogue on race in America.

[jahfi1]

Can we all just get along!
Dr King....MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE.

Jahfi for all people.....One love

[jahfi1]

Can we all just get along! Dr King....MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE.

[cheddarboy82]

Jesse jackson sucks. That''s all.

[usbrit-2009]

To hear him one would shudder down to the bone. He spoke from the heart and he spoke for all mankind. He spoke the Truth with courage and moral authority. There will never be another like him in our lifetime -never. His words resonated - they spoke to the Soul. God gave Martin His Voice and Martin sang his praises. Bless You Always Rev. King.

Posted by mudrose

Once in a while mudrose you really surprise me. We''re usually at the opposite ends of the spectrum but this is very well said.

[lekniw]

We celebrate Martin Luther King on his birthday, and now another full newsday to mark the anniversary of his death. A great man yes, but what other fallen leader has 2 news days devoted to him? Enough, move on to what is happening now and solutions.

[mkbjon]

Because of "Reactionary" laws that were passed MANY low and middle class whites have been discriminated against because of their color, or should I say lack of color. Since that period of time it has been easier for a black man to get a job and get promoted than a white man and a black woman is more than twice as apt to get ahead, if she isn''''t too lazy to get up and go to work on a regular basis.
Posted by Consciousnes at 09:30 AM

You must be referencing affirmative action laws, which also protect women--of any color. It is estimated that a small percentage of people actually report having been adversely affected by these laws. When you take a look at the private sector, keep in mind that a recent Columbia Study revealed that white men with a criminal history were more likely to be hired for a job than a black man with similar qualifications and NO criminal history applying for that same job. On another note, I do find your poorly veiled antipathy towards Black women overgeneralized and offensive, being that I happen to be a member of that group.

[gunownerdan]

Sorry but Jesse Jackson is NOT and WILL NEVER BE another Martin Luther King Jr.

[barbaraf4]

I think we can all agree that Dr. King''s murder was the best thing that ever happened to Jesse Jackson. He has a career and wealth for being on that balcony. If King was his hero, it makes you wonder why he is such an advocate of hate.

[nolalou]

Posted by krg12171936 , you ignorance and outright hatred is hard to understand. M.L. King was not perfect, nobody is, but his cause was more than justified. He lived when there were separate drinking fountains for black & white, where blacks were prevented or discouraged from voting, denied jobs, had to stay in black only hotels, etc. For you to say he should have been drowned at birth only proves what a heartless IDIOT you are! I could say you should have been drowned at birth, but that would make me as much of an animal as you are!

[kittybud420]

When Dr. King was assassinated, I was one month from my seventh birthday. A precocious child, I devoured news from the television and newspapers as if knowledge of the disparities between truth and reality might be revealed.

That night I was at my grandmother''s house as the news flashed across the screen. When I ran into the living room to tell my parents, my father said "I''m glad they shot him". (not an exact quote) That was when I confirmed my suspicions that my father was a total racist, and I was confused. Such a great and peaceful man!- how could someone celebrate his death?

In reading some of the comments this morning, it''s apparent that quite a few readers think the loss of Dr. King is something to be happy about. Of course, we all have our opinions and mine is such-

A new day is dawning in America. Barack Obama has a handle on what''s really going down in this country and how we, as a united people can change the status quo. It''s well past time for us to communicate with one another of old wounds and of forgiveness. Shoulder to shoulder we must move our beloved America out of the quaqmire and resolutely into a new age. Putting hate aside, as Dr. King did, is the key. Without love and recognition that we are all equal in the eyes of the universe, we will destroy ourselves.

God rest your soul Dr. King. I''m forever indebted to your memory which taught me what selfless love for others really means. It''s my dream too!

love & ~peace~

[consciousnes]

Why can''t prople get over this? Yes, it happened, yes, it was terrible. The fallout from it has caused pain not only in the black community but also among whites. Because of "Reactionary" laws that were passed MANY low and middle class whites have been discriminated against because of their color, or should I say lack of color. Since that period of time it has been easier for a black man to get a job and get promoted than a white man and a black woman is more than twice as apt to get ahead, if she isn''t too lazy to get up and go to work on a regular basis.
Let''s start treating people, ALL PEOPLE like they should be treated, with respect and with the expectation that they are willing to provide for themselves instead of expecting everthing handed to them. Remember? YES Move on? WITHOUT A DOUBT.

[mkbjon]

Black Americans are so far worst off today from the neglect and poor social programs that were generated to help, but have failed badly.
Posted by perceptions5

In a lot of ways, that is true. But there is another segment of the Black population that is doing quite well. The media doesn''t exactly get good ratings by showing the positive side, and that can skewer the perception of the group as a whole. The truth is that any self-destructive group of people---black, white, or otherwise---will "weed" (no pun intended) themselves out of the equation eventually.