Comments on: Should MLK Day be a National Holiday? http://www.surveymagnet.com/2010/01/should-mlk-day-be-a-national-holiday/ Sharing Smart Minds Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:35:29 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Johnny http://www.surveymagnet.com/2010/01/should-mlk-day-be-a-national-holiday/comment-page-1/#comment-3364 Johnny Sat, 01 May 2010 00:52:12 +0000 http://www.surveymagnet.com/?p=1695#comment-3364 MLK Day may very well become a National Holiday in years to come. For instance, the U.S. gov't just recently apologized for slavery. In addition, the "works" for a National Slavery Museum is being planned, etc.. So, it is very likely that MLK Day could / would become a National Holiday. Regarding Dr. King Jr. & Conservatives (African American Conservatives included). ----- And this is what I'm referring to. ---- Conservatives usually invoke the Dr. King who spoke in Washington D.C. back on August 28, 1963 at his "I Have A Dream Speech". And Conservatives usually point out where King Jr. said --- "Where people will be judged by the content of their character". But, there was MUCH MORE to Dr. King. ---- Now, Dr. Kings "height" of popularity among Whites reached it peak right after Dr. King gave his "I Have A Dream Speech". However though, starting in around mid 1964, King Jr. "took on" a way more leftwing, way more militant & way more vocal approach. And starting in around early 1965, King Jr. openly aligned with international leftwing movements. Furthermore, King Jr. openly spoke out against our nation supporting our allies in Southeast Asia (The Rightwing gov'ts of South Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos). In addition, King Jr. openly advocated for American disarmament. In addition, King Jr. supported / favored slavery reparations. And King Jr. called for an --- "Economic Bill Of Rights". And this Economic Bill Of Rights was basically a form of socialism & wealth redistribution. Basically, this economic bill of rights was a form / type of reparations. The Dr. King Jr. from the mid / late 1950s till mid 1964 was A LOT different than the King Jr. from early 1965 thru April, 1968. And this is why I point this out. ---- From the mid / late 1950s till mid 1964, there was a sizeable number of Whites who were in support / sympathetic with Dr. King. But, from early 1965 till April, 1968, there WEREN'T that many Whites at all who were marching with nor supportive of King Jr. anymore. From early, 1965 till April, 1968, when Dr. King Jr. "took on" a more leftwing, more militant & more vocal approach (Via his public speaking engagements), most of the Whites who had earlier supported King Jr. ended up "jumping ship". From early, 1965 till April, 1968, the African American "Civil Rights Movement" pretty much TOTALLY comprised of African Americans. MLK Day may very well become a National Holiday in years to come. For instance, the U.S. gov’t just recently apologized for slavery. In addition, the “works” for a National Slavery Museum is being planned, etc.. So, it is very likely that MLK Day could / would become a National Holiday.

Regarding Dr. King Jr. & Conservatives (African American Conservatives included). —– And this is what I’m referring to. —-
Conservatives usually invoke the Dr. King who spoke in Washington D.C. back on August 28, 1963 at his “I Have A Dream Speech”. And Conservatives usually point out where King Jr. said — “Where people will be judged by the content of their character”.

But, there was MUCH MORE to Dr. King. —- Now, Dr. Kings “height” of popularity among Whites reached it peak right after Dr. King gave his “I Have A Dream Speech”. However though, starting in around mid 1964, King Jr. “took on” a way more leftwing, way more militant & way more vocal approach. And starting in around early 1965, King Jr. openly aligned with international leftwing movements. Furthermore, King Jr. openly spoke out against our nation supporting our allies in Southeast Asia (The Rightwing gov’ts of South Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos). In addition, King Jr. openly advocated for American disarmament.

In addition, King Jr. supported / favored slavery reparations.

And King Jr. called for an — “Economic Bill Of Rights”. And this Economic Bill Of Rights was basically a form of socialism & wealth redistribution. Basically, this economic bill of rights was a form / type of reparations.

The Dr. King Jr. from the mid / late 1950s till mid 1964 was A LOT different than the King Jr. from early 1965 thru April, 1968.

And this is why I point this out. —- From the mid / late 1950s till mid 1964, there was a sizeable number of Whites who were in support / sympathetic with Dr. King. But, from early 1965 till April, 1968, there WEREN’T that many Whites at all who were marching with nor supportive of King Jr. anymore.

From early, 1965 till April, 1968, when Dr. King Jr. “took on” a more leftwing, more militant & more vocal approach (Via his public speaking engagements), most of the Whites who had earlier supported King Jr. ended up “jumping ship”. From early, 1965 till April, 1968, the African American “Civil Rights Movement” pretty much TOTALLY comprised of African Americans.

]]> By: Paul A. Toth http://www.surveymagnet.com/2010/01/should-mlk-day-be-a-national-holiday/comment-page-1/#comment-2987 Paul A. Toth Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:25:09 +0000 http://www.surveymagnet.com/?p=1695#comment-2987 So long as we have such an idiotic holiday as Presidents' Day, as if they deserve to be honored for something, I can't see any justification for not having MLK Day. If Congress decides to abolish ALL federal holidays, then so be it. That would end all arguments about holidays. Those lost days off work could be added by federal mandate to vacation time, and a person could then celebrate whomever's birthday they like. "Yes, sir, I'd like to take tomorrow off because it's Satan's Day; I'll see you on Wednesday." On that note, why do we still have Columbus Day? It's pretty obvious by now that Native Americans discovered America. Since when do we honor people for getting lost? By that standard, I ought to have a holiday named after me. Doi! So long as we have such an idiotic holiday as Presidents’ Day, as if they deserve to be honored for something, I can’t see any justification for not having MLK Day. If Congress decides to abolish ALL federal holidays, then so be it. That would end all arguments about holidays. Those lost days off work could be added by federal mandate to vacation time, and a person could then celebrate whomever’s birthday they like. “Yes, sir, I’d like to take tomorrow off because it’s Satan’s Day; I’ll see you on Wednesday.” On that note, why do we still have Columbus Day? It’s pretty obvious by now that Native Americans discovered America. Since when do we honor people for getting lost? By that standard, I ought to have a holiday named after me. Doi!

]]> By: Javonne http://www.surveymagnet.com/2010/01/should-mlk-day-be-a-national-holiday/comment-page-1/#comment-2280 Javonne Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:58:05 +0000 http://www.surveymagnet.com/?p=1695#comment-2280 Thanks to Dr. King and his legacy, most of our country was forced to take a serious look at the way we treat one another. In his own way, he has contributed to the shaping of our country's culture. That in itself warrants a national holiday. Thanks to Dr. King and his legacy, most of our country was forced to take a serious look at the way we treat one another. In his own way, he has contributed to the shaping of our country’s culture.

That in itself warrants a national holiday.

]]> By: Emcee http://www.surveymagnet.com/2010/01/should-mlk-day-be-a-national-holiday/comment-page-1/#comment-2273 Emcee Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:57:50 +0000 http://www.surveymagnet.com/?p=1695#comment-2273 <strong><i><blockquote cite="comment-2196"> <strong><a href="#comment-2196" rel="nofollow">miked</a></strong>: I’m anti-holiday.I don’t think its a government’s place to legislate holidays.If a whole bunch of people want to celebrate holidays, let them. </blockquote></i></strong> Now we both know you just can't let me choose "holidays." Every Friday would become Thursday and nothing would get done, but then that leads me to another subject: Why do we, Americans, work so much?

miked: I’m anti-holiday.I don’t think its a government’s place to legislate holidays.If a whole bunch of people want to celebrate holidays, let them.

Now we both know you just can’t let me choose “holidays.” Every Friday would become Thursday and nothing would get done, but then that leads me to another subject: Why do we, Americans, work so much?

]]> By: Derrick http://www.surveymagnet.com/2010/01/should-mlk-day-be-a-national-holiday/comment-page-1/#comment-2214 Derrick Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:17:48 +0000 http://www.surveymagnet.com/?p=1695#comment-2214 <strong><i><blockquote cite="comment-2205"> <strong><a href="#comment-2205" rel="nofollow">Marcus</a></strong>: <strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i></i></strong>I wouldn’t.I prefer the way it is now. </blockquote></i></strong> Ditto. Give credit where credit is due. If you invented new fueling technology that retrofitted all cars to not use gasoline, you would want that day named after you, not called El gas liberta día. Neither would your asncestors be happy with that.

Marcus:
I wouldn’t.I prefer the way it is now.

Ditto. Give credit where credit is due.

If you invented new fueling technology that retrofitted all cars to not use gasoline, you would want that day named after you, not called El gas liberta día. Neither would your asncestors be happy with that.

]]> By: Marcus http://www.surveymagnet.com/2010/01/should-mlk-day-be-a-national-holiday/comment-page-1/#comment-2205 Marcus Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:29:17 +0000 http://www.surveymagnet.com/?p=1695#comment-2205 <strong><i><blockquote cite="comment-2179"> <strong><a href="#comment-2179" rel="nofollow">Emcee</a></strong>: So if it was called “Civil Rights Day” everyone would be happy? </blockquote></i></strong> I wouldn't. I prefer the way it is now.

Emcee: So if it was called “Civil Rights Day” everyone would be happy?

I wouldn’t. I prefer the way it is now.

]]> By: miked http://www.surveymagnet.com/2010/01/should-mlk-day-be-a-national-holiday/comment-page-1/#comment-2196 miked Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:03:32 +0000 http://www.surveymagnet.com/?p=1695#comment-2196 I'm anti-holiday. I don't think its a government's place to legislate holidays. If a whole bunch of people want to celebrate holidays, let them. :-) I’m anti-holiday. I don’t think its a government’s place to legislate holidays.

If a whole bunch of people want to celebrate holidays, let them. :-)

]]> By: Marcus http://www.surveymagnet.com/2010/01/should-mlk-day-be-a-national-holiday/comment-page-1/#comment-2188 Marcus Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:58:38 +0000 http://www.surveymagnet.com/?p=1695#comment-2188 <strong><i><blockquote cite="comment-2168"> <strong><a href="#comment-2168" rel="nofollow">BigAl</a></strong>: <strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i></i></strong>Incarceration rates per 100k by race for NH in 2005White – 289Black – 2666Hispanic – 1063See…I can show statics that have no bearing to the argument too. </blockquote></i></strong> Thats because the man is holding a brother down.

BigAl:
Incarceration rates per 100k by race for NH in 2005White – 289Black – 2666Hispanic – 1063See…I can show statics that have no bearing to the argument too.

Thats because the man is holding a brother down.

]]> By: Marcus http://www.surveymagnet.com/2010/01/should-mlk-day-be-a-national-holiday/comment-page-1/#comment-2187 Marcus Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:58:14 +0000 http://www.surveymagnet.com/?p=1695#comment-2187 <strong><i><blockquote cite="comment-2161"> <strong><a href="#comment-2161" rel="nofollow">Burmonster</a></strong>: <strong><i> </i></strong><strong><i></i></strong>MLK Jr. Day – A non-elected martyr of the American civil rights movement.Excellent orator and man of compassion. Just a part of a larger civil rights movement that last for decades. </blockquote></i></strong> I fail to see what his elected status has to do with anything. His impact will be felt for decades and he was quite literally the savior of the entire movement. Sidenote: you continue to impress me with your grasp on history. How many chicken mcnuggets were sold on August 29, 1987?

Burmonster:
MLK Jr. Day – A non-elected martyr of the American civil rights movement.Excellent orator and man of compassion. Just a part of a larger civil rights movement that last for decades.

I fail to see what his elected status has to do with anything. His impact will be felt for decades and he was quite literally the savior of the entire movement.

Sidenote: you continue to impress me with your grasp on history. How many chicken mcnuggets were sold on August 29, 1987?

]]> By: Emcee http://www.surveymagnet.com/2010/01/should-mlk-day-be-a-national-holiday/comment-page-1/#comment-2179 Emcee Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:45:43 +0000 http://www.surveymagnet.com/?p=1695#comment-2179 So if it was called "Civil Rights Day" everyone would be happy? So if it was called “Civil Rights Day” everyone would be happy?

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