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I have to do a report on cibil rights and how my life would be different.but, i don't know what exactly happened between 1948 and 1969.

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That was not right for thesee people to die

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I suspect that you (the editor of Outrage) are either very young or a right-winger. At the age of 55 and an unabashed liberal, I have no trouble honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Yes, he was not perfect. No human is perfect. What he did and what he stood for is something that had not happened before - civil rights for people of all races, not just his rac e, and a peaceful method to achieving those rights. I do not feel that you understand what he did - either because you were not around when he was marching and working for the cause of civil rights or that you are so right-wing you truly do not understand what it was like to be a black person in the 1060's and earlier. I did a little cibil rights work - enough to realize what the barriers were for black people and for people of my faith (Judaism) and for women. For example I still remember seeing help wanted ads for men only and women only and seeing restrictions on jobs that called for Christians only. King not only changed the country for blacks; his influence helped eradicate prejudice against other groups as well. Besides the suspeicion that you are either young or right-wing, I suspect that you are white and male - and have never had to deal with minority prejudice yourself so that you do not know what it feels like. Even though I am white, I worshipped King, not because I thought he was operfect but b ecause of what he achieved in his role as a civil rights leader. I received your missive via a friend of ours with whom I frequently have political disagreements. I would say to both our friend and to you, read the book Black Like Me by Griffin. Read the book Gentlemen's Agreement. Do some research about what it feels like to experience discrimination. Do i believe in affirmative action. No, I do not - but at the same time, I do not believe that white males should always be privileged!

I had a thought today while driving home. This really has nothing to do with MLK Day but rather just a random thought and seems to fit with events. The problem and embarrassement we have with our country is that we put too much emphasis on celebrity and notority and not enough on the deeds "well done". Look at the mess and embarassement we're in now!

I might be able to swallow this outrage if the day were called "Civil rights leaders day" but this -- UGH.

As a white man, I am willing to confront and accept the concept that many of America's white heroes had feet of clay and made mistakes. Sometimes big mistakes.

Yet when a black man released a book detailing many of the mistakes Martin Luther King made, and showed the world that he had feet of clay, black leaders condemned him and called for his ostracization by the black community. Why must he be deified? Why can the black community not see him with his feet of clay and still respect him for the great work he accomplished?

As far as a holiday goes, are there not many black persons in history that would be more worthy of such an honor?

I still can't figure out why there's so much fuss over MLK Day. I hardly know anyone who watches his show. Mr. Larry King is a boring, left wing, zealot.

Dr. Martin L. King was a man that stood in your faces and demanded justice after 400 hundred years of injustice. Maybe that's why you ALL want to forget! This day is just a reminder that MUCH WORK is still needed. Just like we will not stop celebrating Chirst's birth until he comes gain. And we will not stop celebrating Dr. King's birthday until justice comes to ALL of God's Children!

I too have a dream. I have a dream that one day, all workers will have the same federal/state holidays off. I have a dream that all of us that are forced to work on federal/state holidays will be compensated like our federal/state brothers and sisters that work on federal/state holidays only then will we truly understand the new phrase... "Paid at last, Paid at last. Thank God almighty, Paid at last!"

Very good points by the outrage staff and I could not have put it better myself. However "mel" I am not a right wing nut. I have a dream that those on the left will get a brain and have an honest debate where there are no epithets thrown at conservatives due to our disagreement on some issues.

Martin Luther King Jr was a great American. If anything he should have his on Holiday to remind all people what a true leader is like. To remind people that Farakahn should not be the standard.

I truly believe that MLK deserves a holiday, as do past presidents and veterans. But, I think that the fact remains that many so-called African-American leaders do use racism as a means to increase their own power.

I honestly believe that if liberals and left wingers stopped giving the time of day and press to the actual few bigots on the right, then I think that the number of racists would shrink; however this shall never be. Read some of the comments in this rage. And you will see the sheer number of people who acknowledge white racism. I must say this because a liberal will never admit that a minority member is racist. This should be stopped.

You Have to give King some credit. He took an era that was headed for great potential violence, and headed it off. But there is a larger problem here: Black folks don't need a leader anymore. Look at the embarrassing examples they have. Now I admit: many black people say these self proclaimed leaders are no leaders at all and speak for no one, but they still have huge followings. Jesse Jackson (hey Jesse- plan to give a sermon on racial love in NYC- the city which you dubbed "Heimy town?) is an excelent example of a racist, and a dullard. Al Sharpton hung on to the bogus tiwana brawly suit which was such a farce it got thrown out of court, and then Sharpton was successfully sued for defemation. These two hop in front of any camera they can find, and spread racial division so they can cash in on it- they are professional exploiters of the victimization that they create. Then there are people like Marrion Barry, who after some crack and hookers sent him to the pokey, was reelected. Now true, white folks did reelect Ted Kenedy (I think Massechussets even awarded him some trophy for best lap on chappequidic) and Everyone reelected clinton- but after being on videotape smoking crack with hookers?And then There is farrekahn- who basically has called for the extermination of everyone but black males- he is the black version of the KKK. The problem is these leaders spend too much time trying to procure money from the rest of us for public housing and trying to up quotas- things that will only keep blacks behind, and not enough time cleaning up crack houses. If inner citys are slums, is it my fault? Do I allow crackheads to dance about in my neighborhood? Inner citys suck because noone there will feel any ownership or sense of responsibility. These leaders need to preach against ebonics and for responsibility. Clarence Thomas was a kid with a tough life, and no parents. What did he do? Crack, or blame someone wlse? No. He learned. Did Collin Powell join a gang in harlem where he grew up? No. He joined the Army. These are the people who should be reveared, and instead, too many revile them and call the Uncle Toms. I dream of an America where everyone takes responsibility for their lives and pulls their own weight instead of talking another language and blaming others who's skin has less melenin in it for their problems. Many in the black community are growing to understand this, but too many dont. Riots over the OJ Trial? Riots over the rodney King deal which caused a looting spree (In a predominently blackcommunity I might add) these sort of things are not good, and whoever is whipping folks up in to this ugly rage whereby they feel the need to kill some innocent stranger all because some other stranger beat up on another stranger who was on crack needs to stop.

Why can't you right wing nuts get it?

Do not the Black people of this country realize the damage being raught by such as their insistance of this observance? Are they all so ignorant and starved for attention that they truly believe the gentleman is indeed worthy of such an honor? If they could but "see" beyond their craze, the true perspective of a national holiday would become evident. If we could but erase color, all would suddenly come into focus. A memorable man... Yes. Worthy of a national holiday... No.

How does one "celebrate" MLK Day? Are we celebrating because he is dead?

I appologize for not attending our local parade in honnor of martin luther king I still cant figure out what he did to have National holiday. I dont think its fair to all the real heros of our nation,who gave there lives for us....I dont know about you but I cry when the Star Spangled Banner is Played.... I dont get that same feeling with Mr King maybe they should of had a James Earl Ray day

I have a dream when justice is not a financial handout. I have a dream of the day when racial justice doesn't mean racial quotas. I have a dream when those of differing races and culture can co-exist in harmony while celebrating their differences. I dream of a day when racial harmony doesn't mean the subjugation of one race to pay back another.

I HAVE A DREAM!

I see nothing wrong with the black people of this country having one of their own honored with a federal holiday. And why bring up the fact that Dr. King was not a perfect person, without sin. Were the presidents that are honored on President's Day all perfect people? Hah! The only perfect human who ever lived died on the cross to save us all. I have been proud to march in a MLK parade with my children even though I am a white person. I don't feel like I have to every year or anything but I think people should realize that this is the planet we are living on and very few of us are getting off of it so we should strive to get along instead of picking on individual races or people.

"MLK day" is a load of crap. King was a hypocrite. Malcolm X was much more realistic. X knew that racial SEPARATION is the real answer. Happy James Earl Ray day! http://separatist.fsn.net

i think this was mean. do you think rage promotes peace. do two wrongs make a right. lighten up.

Although you articulate your dream well, and the dream is a profound message, I think you miss the point. We do not celebrate the Presidents or any particular hero because they were perfect persons. All ideals come to less than their potential because they are imperfect humans. A great gift is no less a gift because it was given by a seriously flawed human being. The solders who sacrificed their lives for all of us were not perfect persons. But you knew that. We celebrate them because of what they sacrificed for us, what they gave to us. It's the least we can do. We should celebrate president's, solders and all others who dedicated their lives to making ours better. I don't think you are necessarily racist in your views. It's probably more accurate to say you haven't thought it through. THe MLK gift to all of us is not diminished by the flaws in his character. It is no less lasting than the sacrifice made by a solder buried in Arlington. If you want to make those kind of comparisons, you should apply the same standards.

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You are right on the Money! This message needs to be out there 365 days a YEAR!! Please DO that! Ruth in Atlanta

I think the only Federal Holidays should be New Years Day, July 4, and Thansgiving Day.

Unfortunately, your comments make too much sense to pass along to family and friends.

Amen brothers, I could not have said it better myself. King, like the Kennedy's is a hero only because they died suddenly and prematurely. Had they been able to live out their lives, they would be footnotes in the history books.

I'm still outraged that a Federal Holiday is given to a man who neither held significant office nor performed for the general betterment of all the Nation. I am appalled to hear politicians say that MLK Day is good for the Nation because the blacks needed a hero. What's wrong with Dr. Ralph Bunche, G.W. Carver, Joe Louis, Michael Jordan, or any number of other outstanding black men who didn't make a career of maintaining unofficial harems all over the country. My first notice of Dr. MLK was a photo of him, in Jet Magazine, showing him entering the emergency room of a Detroit hospital with a screwdriver sticking out of his chest, inserted there by a jealous husband who caught him with his wife. This was years before he achieved general civil rights fame, and was published as negative comment on "Reverends" who misbehave. Hey: Irish Senior Citizens need a hero -- why not give ME a National Holiday?

Congratulations on publishing what should be obvious. The opportunists who have used his tragic death to further their own politicl ambitions have negated any real contributions he may have made towards integrating our society.

I only can hope that the agents of political correctness don't put out a contract on you for daring to tell the truth

I think this is awsome! I thought I was the only one who felt this way. We are a whit family with a black son and I want him to succeed for his character and intellegence, not his skin color. thanks so much for this terrific piece!

Many of those responding to this address should be ashamed of the evidence of your lack of education. Please use a spell check or be more careful. Many of you give the impression of being fanatics or skinhead types.

Alan Keyes couldn't have said it better himself !!

I have a problem with all holidays. The reason being, we have forgotten what the holiday really means!

I am indeed outraged that people like yourself are so quick to believe that Dr King slept around and broke all the commandments. How convenient to wait until someone is dead before accusing him of everything imagineable. I wonder does President Kennedy now become just another scum bucket in the eyes of white people, just because he supposedly had sex with other than his wife a9and don't forget about presidents before him) but no matter what some people do, their place is held in history by what events that they set in motion and not by their private life.

Actually, I don't mind the holiday because of the 26 miles that I must drive to work through school zones and compete with hoardes of state employees.

Since tomorrow is a state holiday, my drive to work should be easy and swift.

I love The Outrage, really I do, but this time you have pushed a few of my buttons I guess...I think you're missing the point of a holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a flawed man to be sure, but who among us is not? I am a Libertarian, so I usually agree with what you have to say. I'm not in favor of SPECIAL rights for anyone, however I am most definately in favor of EQUAL rights for everyone. That's what Dr. King was trying to accomplish in my eyes, that is the challenge he left behind for all of us to work on. Question his character all you will, if it pleases you, delve into his personal life and find all the skeltons you wish...MLK Day is a symbolic day, honoring the spirit of diversity and peace amongst all people. I see nothing wrong with having a day off from the daily grind to reflect upon those things, do you? In fact, judging from your own website, we need it more than ever. There is far too much hate and pain in this world, in our country and in our hearts...to remember a great speaker and leader like Martin Luther King is a good way to begin at least entertaining the thought of healing the hurt...wouldn't you say? Keep up the good work! Peace, Greg.

HEY, WAIT A MINUTE! - I'M A CIVIL SERVANT, THE MORE HOLIDAYS WE COME UP WITH THE MORE DAYS I GET TO TAKE OFF!!! HOORAY FOR MLK DAY!!!!!!!!

You eloquently stated my exact thoughts on the "holiday" Cowards and racial arsonists rule our federal and state governments. Maxime Waters the psychotic representitive from California is a good example of how this country is becoming a cesspool. Kudos to you and your efforts

SO NOW OUTRAGE HAS RACIST WRITERS I'M VERY SUPRISE AND DISAPPOINTED. ANY BLACK WRITERS @ OUTRAGE? SAD DAY ON PLANET EARTH BOYS. KEEP UP THIS GREAT PUBLISHING!!!!!

Here, Here. I'm glad someone else has seen the absurdity of the MLK holiday.

I'm sure if King was alive today, he would blanch at the way his dream has been twisted into a career by civil rights whores like Jesse Jackson and Coretta Scott King.

And I'm sure a man like Dr. King would have never wanted to have a national holiday named after him.

Keep up the good work.

MLK Day,

I personally do not celebrate MLK Day nor do I intend to do so. I believe that King's work toward civil rights for blacks was a worthy and correct cause. I did not like much of his political stands though. He had a very defininet socialist bend that I could never hold a something to celebrate. <P>

His womanizing was something I could not stomach either. I do not beleive that a married man's prowess for hopping into one bed after another is something that should be swept under the rug in order to lionize his public stands. Neither do I think that a married man, who is a public figure, whether he is a man of the cloth or a politician elected to any office, should be allowed to wallow in the mire of sexual infidelity and be held with the public's high esteem.<P>

When Arizona (the state in which I reside) finally caved in to the PC nonesense of honoring MLK Day I was extremely angry with our so called political leaders. This holiday was accepted by these cowards because of political pressure by Washington, the NFL, and other outside organizations which should have kept their noses out of our business. The thing which made all this even worse was that MLK came in as a state holiday at the expense of Christipher Columbus. Personally I think Columbus had a greater, more profound on this country than did MLK and I will always think so, even if that offends the politically correct.<P>

Therefore, I will continue the practice of ignoring MLK Day as a holiday. I have better and more productive things to do with my life than up lift or celebrate someone who could not keep his zipper up or someone who wanted to take from those who produce and give it to those who will not produce.

Good, bad, or indifferent: If he were alive today, would MLK want the children out of school? Or people away from their jobs? Celebrate if you want, but don't make the rest of the nation suffer by taking the day off.

No, I am not outraged by the current outrage; I am perfectly in agreement! Though there is no author given credit, the person who wrote the tribute deserves recognition and thanks.

In my area, we've had so much snow that kids haven't been to school since before Christmas. They now have to go on days they would normally have off...except MLK day. They don't go that day. Presidents day they'll be in school, though. If it were the other way around, what would certain groups be saying about the school board?

Picky, picky, picky. So MLK was a Commie, an adulterer, etc. Black Amercia deserves a holiday to honor a black man. MLK is not a bad chocie, all things coonsdiered. Had he lived, would have have supported affiamrive action? One can argue that he would not have. And had he lived we would all jhave been spared jessejackson.

Wow! Great! Couldn't have said it better in re to this yearly homage to -- what? I worked in Government Documents when this fiasco was being considered, and I remember a hearing coming in that said MLK's records couldn't be opened for 50 years (seems some delinquent, unAmerican Senator wanted to check the record before handing out the large largess!) Ah well, folks, life ain't fair!! Yeah, I've noticed the inequity of time there, too: lumping all the rest of the Presidents into their one day. Hey, maybe we better give thanks they still have that! Love your comments!

It would seem that the only people responding to the MLK essay are ,left-wing ,liberals or Skin-Heads! My dream would be that people in this nation ,would stop flapping their lips,about who they hate and read the founding documents,and learn how we can change the tide of this once great country back to what the founders wanted!Don,t worry Y2K will shake the very foundations of the nation and the weak shall fall to the wayside and the traidtors will pay for their folly!

I believe that Dr. MLK was a man who was not afraid to stand up for what he believed, be it political or not. He helped put into motion the "rage" of his people that would end the oppression and discrimination. Their "rage" enabled them to be treated as human, not black and inferior. Personally, that's what MLK day means to me. It's a needed reminder that we are all of one race...the human race. Though our backgrounds and cultures are very different, we all need the same air, water, and shelter to survive. We all bleed with the same color blood. We all rely on each other to survive in this hell we call society. Unfortunately, there are still many that refuse to believe that they do in fact rely on other people, regardless of color, for the preservation of their very lifestyle. I would like to see the day that we are all treated as equals and not as color groups. I have a dream that one day people will no longer fear what is different, and will learn to embrace it.

I worry about not having any days left in the year when we will get mail. Think about it. We don't get it on Sunday, and we don't get it on national holidays. If we continue to declare national holidays, people who have non-government jobs are going to be working all year to pay wages for all people who do have government jobs, and never have to work because day will be a holiday if the world survives long enough. Maybe we should declare that the nation be allotted no more than seven holidays per year, and let people decide who or what they wish to honor on those days. I usually have to work on all the holidays anyway, so there.

I have always opposed the out and out idolitry involved and believe that Dr. King would be embarrassed and ashamed.