tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post113720653215728028..comments2023-10-23T12:23:54.134-05:00Comments on Larry James' Urban Daily: If Dr. King Were Alive TodayLarry Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06124477733714017000noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-1142517931553191802006-03-16T08:05:00.000-06:002006-03-16T08:05:00.000-06:00As we work everyday for a local human rights law t...As we work everyday for a local human rights law to protect the poor and homeless on the streets of Kalamazoo, we know that we are standing on the shoulders of Dr. King. He told an uncaring world that all of God's children deserve justice and dignity in the Kingdom on earth. We have lived in the presence of a prophet of God - an awe inpiring thought!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-1137502762627593102006-01-17T06:59:00.000-06:002006-01-17T06:59:00.000-06:00Anonymous, I don't think Larry is exploiting Dr. K...Anonymous, I don't think Larry is exploiting Dr. King's legacy. Remember, he died in Memphis taking part in a work action for the poor--a labor strike. How do you think he exploits King's legacy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-1137464338502910992006-01-16T20:18:00.000-06:002006-01-16T20:18:00.000-06:00Wow. I'm amazed at how readily you eploit someone...Wow. I'm amazed at how readily you eploit someone's legacy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-1137455250532759192006-01-16T17:47:00.000-06:002006-01-16T17:47:00.000-06:00Oh, I disagree, IBreakCellPhones. If you read the...Oh, I disagree, IBreakCellPhones. If you read the history of the exile carefully and of various segments of Israel/Judah's history, you will find that the people's refusal to abide by these dictates for the sake of justice is one of the main reasons behind the captivity.Larry Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06124477733714017000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-1137447524630089162006-01-16T15:38:00.000-06:002006-01-16T15:38:00.000-06:00IBreakCellPhones, thanks for continuing the conver...IBreakCellPhones, thanks for continuing the conversation. <BR/><BR/>Dr. King ascribed to the teachings of Ghandi. He was devoted to non-violence as a lifestyle and as a patriot. <BR/><BR/>I don't think anyone is talking about "peace at any price." What Dr. King says to me is that diplomacy and back channels are sometimes very, very effective. He pulled that off again and again during the movement with very violent Southerners and their leaders. <BR/><BR/>He challenged LBJ about Viet Nam and he was correct. He would have things to say today as well. We could use his wisdom. <BR/><BR/>As to the "invisible foot" of government, it seems to be working fairly well these days for the top 5% and it doesn't even seem to be all that invisible!Larry Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06124477733714017000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-1137444250299126012006-01-16T14:44:00.000-06:002006-01-16T14:44:00.000-06:00I believe that Dr. King would be closer to the phi...I believe that Dr. King would be closer to the philosphical views of John Mcwhorter rather than Cornell West.David Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08438592664004993290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-1137444091876386742006-01-16T14:41:00.000-06:002006-01-16T14:41:00.000-06:00If Dr. King were alive today, I believe that black...If Dr. King were alive today, I believe that black America would be very different. Many of the problems that you mentioned may not be problems because Dr. King emphasis was not "the color of our skin, but the content of our character." Who is to say that Dr. King would not have been president?David Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08438592664004993290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-1137435748541302992006-01-16T12:22:00.000-06:002006-01-16T12:22:00.000-06:00Great post. I had the privilege of taking my 4 ye...Great post. I had the privilege of taking my 4 year old daughter today to our local museum at Baylor University and show her an exhibit on the life of Dr. King. When we were done she wanted me to go back and tell her about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott again. I was more than happy to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-1137430482101088412006-01-16T10:54:00.000-06:002006-01-16T10:54:00.000-06:00IBreakCellPhones, thanks for the post. Yes, I do t...IBreakCellPhones, thanks for the post. <BR/><BR/>Yes, I do think he would be critical of some aspects of the current "movement." As a matter of fact, he was when he was alive. Even toward the end of his life he criticized those who were in the struggle for the sake of self-promotion. He also was critical of those who were fearful of extending the movement morally to include concerns related to poverty in general and to peace as it related to the war. And, of course, he was consistently critical of those who advocated and employed violence to promote their issues and causes. <BR/><BR/>King was noted for being self-critical both personally and of the movement itself. <BR/><BR/>What do you think?Larry Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06124477733714017000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9827454.post-1137404485780997962006-01-16T03:41:00.000-06:002006-01-16T03:41:00.000-06:00If Dr. King were alive today, he'd be very proud o...If Dr. King were alive today, he'd be very proud of you, Larry! And I bet he'd be a donor to your ministry - keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com