Reply #38: Credit is always given to Dr. King's bravery, but not his brilliance [View All]

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he proceeded to criss-cross the country to assemble "a multiracial army of the poor" that he called, the "Poor People's Campaign."

That is exactly right. Dr. King had the vision and foresight to recognize that his struggle included others beyond those in his immediate circle and he made a point, a CONCERTED EFFORT to bring about as vast a coalition as he could to get things done.

Brilliant man. It is no wonder that his name, his story and his work are legend and will be spoken of as long as there are people to speak them.

But a walk through any inner city, a drive through Appalachia or a trip across rural America with its many small towns and rolling farmlands, a conversation with any of the people you happen to come upon, will show one exactly what is wrong in this country and how difficult a job is awaiting our new President and Congress.

Absolutely. Beautifully said. Happy to rec.