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January 16, 2017
On Martin Luther King Day
As for the more problematic aspects of his life—well, I think they can be summed up by saying that King was a flawed human being.
In other words, a human being. Perhaps MLK himself would be the first to agree; he was a preacher, after all, and he knew a lot about human sin and error. It’s pretty much certain he was a philanderer as well as a plagiarist, and in later life he seemed to veer ever more leftward (some think that’s a feature, not a bug). Does that diminish his achievement? I don’t think so. I’ve always been more interested in real human beings who accomplish great things despite their own weaknesses than I am in a pretended (and mostly unachievable) perfection. - - neo-neocon
Posted by gerardvanderleun at January 16, 2017 5:57 PM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
Your Say
Yes, and despite his imperfections he was crucified with bullets rather than iron nails.
What will be our ending like?
Live as nobly as you can for That is what you may be here for.
After you cross over to the other world, may you hear the shouts to you, Encore! Encore! from us still here.
Posted by: Howard Nelson at January 16, 2017 8:08 PM
He had no more faults than King David. I'd have to abide by Matthew 7 and pull a wooden beam out of my eye before I started in on Dr. King or anyone else. By their fruits you will know them.
In general, think about running for prominent public office. What skeletons, real or perceived, would be pulled out of one's closet for public review? I am too old for such drama.
Posted by: Snakepit Kansas at January 17, 2017 4:49 AM
It's worth remembering that he consorted with communist organizations and that the KGB used him to further their anti-American agenda in the U.S.
Posted by: GoneWithTheWind at January 17, 2017 9:35 AM
If this planet is still around in 11 years you maye get to find out some unrewritten truth about this guy.
When you children find out how you've lied to them they will gouge your eyes out in your sleep.
Posted by: ghostsniper at January 17, 2017 7:03 PM