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Charlie

12/20/2014

 
"I was in north Memphis delivering newspapers on that day in 1968 when the news came that Dr. King had been assassinated. I'll never forget the gloating in the voice of the man who told me what had happened. There was jubilation, not sorrow, among a lot of people.  (*long silence*) Things have changed in the years since that time. There is still a racial divide, but we have at least acknowledged the greatness of Dr. King. While some people's attitudes have changed radically, others are still in the dark ages. We need more honest conversation, and we need to learn how to get along. The economic disparity between the races and better community-police relations are among the things we need to work on.

"I'd say do your homework on the writings of Dr. King. 
People know his 'I Have a Dream' speech, but that's not all there is to know. Read his ideas on the non-violent revolution of values and his hope for a 'beloved community.' Obey your reading of the Bible.  And do unto others as you would have them do unto you. That's a tenet of all major religions. Those things will help to bring harmony to our city."
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