The MLK Jr Memorial

[lunatica]

I really dislike the actual physical memorial itself. But having said that, I love that there is a memorial to MLK Jr in Washington DC and I think it's fitting that it would be installed during our first black President's first term because there is a direct historical connection. I wish the great Dr. King were alive to see this. But I think he would have hated the memorial itself for being big and ostentatiously imposing and crude (my opinion). He was a truly humble man, a man who lived the Christian ethic of love and inclusion and kindness. As far as I know he didn't hate white people. I always felt he loved us too. He was my first living American Hero and still is. His 'I have a dream' speech still gives me goose bumps when I hear it. It always touches something so deep in me that I feel it must be my soul. Below is my homage to a man whose death robbed our country of part of it's heart and of its most basic Democratic ideals. He was a great man and a great American and far and away a man who was far ahead of our time. I can only hope his dream will come to be.

The small version:



The large version:

[RebelOne]

1. Watching Obama speak now at the memorial. n/t

[lunatica]

2. Listening to President Obama's speech

I feel the familiar knot in my throat. I have to admit that I'm profoundly proud to have witnessed the history from MLK Jr's fight for equality for blacks to the first black President in our country. I feel lucky to live and be a witness in these times.

[H2O Man]

3. Recommended.

Very good! And thank you for sharing.

I like the memorial. My wife & I were just talking about going to see it sometime soon.

[applegrove]

4. I don't like the actual memorial either but am glad there is something there. And I'm

sorry I missed all the coverage but I had an emergency tonight.