MLK Day

I have deep respect and gratitude for Dr. King. He saved this country from a brewing race/civil war. We could have easily slipped into violent clashes, killings, and retaliations that spiral out of control. Bosnia, Rwanda, Palestine, etc. was where we were headed fast. Once that starts, things get out of hand quickly and sometimes never heal. Then along comes this man and changes the tone and direction of a nation. Thank God we listened and cooler heads prevailed. The NAACP leader called the entire city of Charlotte a "bastion of racism" for the schools having a snow make-up day on MLK day. (The schools had been out for five straight days.) They called for kids to stay out of school in protest. Jesse Jackson is coming here now. These men are so angry and bitter they don't even realize they are acting against the teachings of the man they claim to revere so much. He wanted us to come together as one, in peace. He wanted black kids to get quality educations, understanding that is the key to the chains they think bind them. He said hate cannot drive out hate, only love can. He said darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can. Spreading hate, divisiveness, and urging young black kids to stay out of school in MLK's name? Shame on you, NAACP. If Dr. King were here, he'd say it himself.