This will be controversial, I hope it sparks some comments. I don’t intend to censor (nor do I ever censor as a general rule), but I will censor personal attacks.
Fire Wolf says something that rings true but is so politically incorrect that many people wouldn’t dare say it. Well, I’m not exactly known to be politcally correct, but I’m not a racist either.
To put it bluntly, I’m glad this is a three day weekend. Anytime I can get a three day weekend is good. Martin Luther King was a great man that did awesome things for civil rights in America and he has left a lasting impression, if in no other way that every city in America has a street named after him. Him and Lafayette, whoever he is.
But as Fire Wolf says…
Martin Luther King jr. was a great man. He did many things to raise the awareness of an entire race. His movement sparked controversy, but to some degree, enlightenment. His violent and horrible death however, stopped the forward progress of civil rights for black americans. Yes they have equal rights, yes they have dominated our sports with their athletic prowess, they have access to all that our military has to offer now, they have the largest successful music genre to date, they have some of the best known movie actors and actresses. That alone should be celebrated, and jeered. However, this is not my holiday.
MLK Day to me, has been PC’d to death. Forgive the pun. But, why is it that this day, everyone takes off work, but presidents day? Only some government offices close. Why is it, this is a HUGE day, and Pearl Harbor day just gets a mention in the newspapers and a “Note of Interest”? Why is it, 9/11 has no holiday? For me, and this is my personal opinion, National Holidays should have a national interest. Not a racial interest, not a political office’s interest but a nationwide interest.
I’m curious to know why more people don’t get Veteran’s Day off. I mean, they can use the time to go and catch the sales that all the stores run, right? And to think, American soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen have bled the ground and sea red in places like Normandy, Leyte Gulf, Gettysburg and even Fallujah. So tell me… is it more important to get MLK’s birthday off as a nation, or is it important to honor the Vets?
Of course the answer is both. They don’t have to be mutually exclusive. But do you see the imbalance as Fire Wolf and I do?
Update: Followup & Clarification post
Update: Michelle Malkin takes up the task of listing bloggers who have something to say about MLK Jr Day
{ 114 comments }
Stephan Segraves 01.16.05 at 2:44 am
I understand where you are coming from Aaron and I really believe that problem lies completely in the PC focus of this country. People can no longer express their feelings without offending someone to the point where they may get sued. I think that MLK paid the ultimate price for his beliefs and for that and the fact that he changed this country for the better he should be honored. However, I do not think that he should be held up on a pedestal any higher than the soldiers who died to take Iwo Jima or suffered through the Bataan Death March. We so easily forget the sacrifice that has been made to even given MLK the chance to say what he had to say.
Stephan Segraves 01.16.05 at 3:44 am
I understand where you are coming from Aaron and I really believe that problem lies completely in the PC focus of this country. People can no longer express their feelings without offending someone to the point where they may get sued. I think that MLK paid the ultimate price for his beliefs and for that and the fact that he changed this country for the better he should be honored. However, I do not think that he should be held up on a pedestal any higher than the soldiers who died to take Iwo Jima or suffered through the Bataan Death March. We so easily forget the sacrifice that has been made to even given MLK the chance to say what he had to say.
Stephan Segraves 01.16.05 at 3:44 am
I understand where you are coming from Aaron and I really believe that problem lies completely in the PC focus of this country. People can no longer express their feelings without offending someone to the point where they may get sued. I think that MLK paid the ultimate price for his beliefs and for that and the fact that he changed this country for the better he should be honored. However, I do not think that he should be held up on a pedestal any higher than the soldiers who died to take Iwo Jima or suffered through the Bataan Death March. We so easily forget the sacrifice that has been made to even given MLK the chance to say what he had to say.
Stephan Segraves 01.16.05 at 3:44 am
I understand where you are coming from Aaron and I really believe that problem lies completely in the PC focus of this country. People can no longer express their feelings without offending someone to the point where they may get sued. I think that MLK paid the ultimate price for his beliefs and for that and the fact that he changed this country for the better he should be honored. However, I do not think that he should be held up on a pedestal any higher than the soldiers who died to take Iwo Jima or suffered through the Bataan Death March. We so easily forget the sacrifice that has been made to even given MLK the chance to say what he had to say.
Stephan Segraves 01.16.05 at 3:44 am
I understand where you are coming from Aaron and I really believe that problem lies completely in the PC focus of this country. People can no longer express their feelings without offending someone to the point where they may get sued. I think that MLK paid the ultimate price for his beliefs and for that and the fact that he changed this country for the better he should be honored. However, I do not think that he should be held up on a pedestal any higher than the soldiers who died to take Iwo Jima or suffered through the Bataan Death March. We so easily forget the sacrifice that has been made to even given MLK the chance to say what he had to say.
Stephan Segraves 01.16.05 at 3:44 am
I understand where you are coming from Aaron and I really believe that problem lies completely in the PC focus of this country. People can no longer express their feelings without offending someone to the point where they may get sued. I think that MLK paid the ultimate price for his beliefs and for that and the fact that he changed this country for the better he should be honored. However, I do not think that he should be held up on a pedestal any higher than the soldiers who died to take Iwo Jima or suffered through the Bataan Death March. We so easily forget the sacrifice that has been made to even given MLK the chance to say what he had to say.
Cham 01.16.05 at 4:39 am
No self-respecting yuppie would sink so low as to have cheeseball ads on their site.
Cham 01.16.05 at 4:39 am
No self-respecting yuppie would sink so low as to have cheeseball ads on their site.
Cham 01.16.05 at 4:39 am
No self-respecting yuppie would sink so low as to have cheeseball ads on their site.
Cham 01.16.05 at 4:39 am
No self-respecting yuppie would sink so low as to have cheeseball ads on their site.
Cham 01.16.05 at 4:39 am
No self-respecting yuppie would sink so low as to have cheeseball ads on their site.
Ethel 01.16.05 at 9:13 am
I think I’m going to write about this on my own site, but honestly who do you know in mass quantities is getting MLK Day off, but not Veteran’s Day??? This is all new information to me because I know of plenty of folks who still don’t get MLK Day off.
And no, I do not see an imbalance between these holidays.
Ethel 01.16.05 at 10:13 am
I think I’m going to write about this on my own site, but honestly who do you know in mass quantities is getting MLK Day off, but not Veteran’s Day??? This is all new information to me because I know of plenty of folks who still don’t get MLK Day off.
And no, I do not see an imbalance between these holidays.
Ethel 01.16.05 at 10:13 am
I think I’m going to write about this on my own site, but honestly who do you know in mass quantities is getting MLK Day off, but not Veteran’s Day??? This is all new information to me because I know of plenty of folks who still don’t get MLK Day off.
And no, I do not see an imbalance between these holidays.
Ethel 01.16.05 at 10:13 am
I think I’m going to write about this on my own site, but honestly who do you know in mass quantities is getting MLK Day off, but not Veteran’s Day??? This is all new information to me because I know of plenty of folks who still don’t get MLK Day off.
And no, I do not see an imbalance between these holidays.
Ethel 01.16.05 at 10:13 am
I think I’m going to write about this on my own site, but honestly who do you know in mass quantities is getting MLK Day off, but not Veteran’s Day??? This is all new information to me because I know of plenty of folks who still don’t get MLK Day off.
And no, I do not see an imbalance between these holidays.
Ethel 01.16.05 at 10:13 am
I think I’m going to write about this on my own site, but honestly who do you know in mass quantities is getting MLK Day off, but not Veteran’s Day??? This is all new information to me because I know of plenty of folks who still don’t get MLK Day off.
And no, I do not see an imbalance between these holidays.
Stacie 01.16.05 at 10:32 am
I hope that you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving! Safe travels.
Stacie 01.16.05 at 10:32 am
I hope that you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving! Safe travels.
Stacie 01.16.05 at 10:32 am
I hope that you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving! Safe travels.
Stacie 01.16.05 at 10:32 am
I hope that you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving! Safe travels.
Stacie 01.16.05 at 10:32 am
I hope that you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving! Safe travels.
sarcastic journalist 01.16.05 at 10:36 am
i totally think we need MLK day sales. “buy a new couch for civil rights! 20% off! no interest until 2006!”
sarcastic journalist 01.16.05 at 11:36 am
i totally think we need MLK day sales. “buy a new couch for civil rights! 20% off! no interest until 2006!”
sarcastic journalist 01.16.05 at 11:36 am
i totally think we need MLK day sales. “buy a new couch for civil rights! 20% off! no interest until 2006!”
sarcastic journalist 01.16.05 at 11:36 am
i totally think we need MLK day sales. “buy a new couch for civil rights! 20% off! no interest until 2006!”
sarcastic journalist 01.16.05 at 11:36 am
i totally think we need MLK day sales. “buy a new couch for civil rights! 20% off! no interest until 2006!”
sarcastic journalist 01.16.05 at 11:36 am
i totally think we need MLK day sales. “buy a new couch for civil rights! 20% off! no interest until 2006!”
Carol 01.16.05 at 3:09 pm
I’m not touching this one today. But I do think companies need to get a grip when it comes to holidays — Veterans Day is an important day, and should be considered a “real” holiday — and not just a day to sell mattresses.
I will say this about MLK Day — it’s not as widely “celebrated” as you might think. Some states don’t count it as a holiday at all, and life goes on as usual.
FireWolf 01.16.05 at 3:11 pm
First of all, thanks for linking to my article.
Secondly, I never wrote this article to put whites vs. blacks, because that’s the wrong way to go with having a disagreement about whether you should celebrate MLK day or not. My intent was to put to focus more on why I have to be forcefed Politically Correct agendas when it’s those PC types who ignore our country’s greatest days. Days which the country came together in one voice to fight against terrorism, tyranny, or sacrifice. Not one group, not one organization, not one political office.
Thanks again for the link!
FireWolf
Aries 01.16.05 at 4:01 pm
If the issue is not with MLKJ (Yes, he had a father), why bring it up? Why not just have an entry to discuss the other holidays and why they are not celebrated as widely? I think the issue with you is with MLKJ Day and the fact that it is viewed as a “Black Person Holiday”.
MLKJ was a HUMANITARIAN, he embraced ALL races. So, yes he deserves to be celebrated. Do some of the other holidays deserve to be celebrated as well? Yes, but the celebration of MLKJ day is not determinative to other holidays being celebrated. I don’t think there is a holiday quota. Take your problem up with the administration and put your actions where your mouth is. Otherwise, keep your non-related comments about one of the best humans to ever step foot in America to yourself.
Carol 01.16.05 at 4:09 pm
I’m not touching this one today. But I do think companies need to get a grip when it comes to holidays — Veterans Day is an important day, and should be considered a “real” holiday — and not just a day to sell mattresses.
I will say this about MLK Day — it’s not as widely “celebrated” as you might think. Some states don’t count it as a holiday at all, and life goes on as usual.
Carol 01.16.05 at 4:09 pm
I’m not touching this one today. But I do think companies need to get a grip when it comes to holidays — Veterans Day is an important day, and should be considered a “real” holiday — and not just a day to sell mattresses.
I will say this about MLK Day — it’s not as widely “celebrated” as you might think. Some states don’t count it as a holiday at all, and life goes on as usual.
Carol 01.16.05 at 4:09 pm
I’m not touching this one today. But I do think companies need to get a grip when it comes to holidays — Veterans Day is an important day, and should be considered a “real” holiday — and not just a day to sell mattresses.
I will say this about MLK Day — it’s not as widely “celebrated” as you might think. Some states don’t count it as a holiday at all, and life goes on as usual.
Carol 01.16.05 at 4:09 pm
I’m not touching this one today. But I do think companies need to get a grip when it comes to holidays — Veterans Day is an important day, and should be considered a “real” holiday — and not just a day to sell mattresses.
I will say this about MLK Day — it’s not as widely “celebrated” as you might think. Some states don’t count it as a holiday at all, and life goes on as usual.
Carol 01.16.05 at 4:09 pm
I’m not touching this one today. But I do think companies need to get a grip when it comes to holidays — Veterans Day is an important day, and should be considered a “real” holiday — and not just a day to sell mattresses.
I will say this about MLK Day — it’s not as widely “celebrated” as you might think. Some states don’t count it as a holiday at all, and life goes on as usual.
FireWolf 01.16.05 at 4:11 pm
First of all, thanks for linking to my article.
Secondly, I never wrote this article to put whites vs. blacks, because that’s the wrong way to go with having a disagreement about whether you should celebrate MLK day or not. My intent was to put to focus more on why I have to be forcefed Politically Correct agendas when it’s those PC types who ignore our country’s greatest days. Days which the country came together in one voice to fight against terrorism, tyranny, or sacrifice. Not one group, not one organization, not one political office.
Thanks again for the link!
FireWolf
FireWolf 01.16.05 at 4:11 pm
First of all, thanks for linking to my article.
Secondly, I never wrote this article to put whites vs. blacks, because that’s the wrong way to go with having a disagreement about whether you should celebrate MLK day or not. My intent was to put to focus more on why I have to be forcefed Politically Correct agendas when it’s those PC types who ignore our country’s greatest days. Days which the country came together in one voice to fight against terrorism, tyranny, or sacrifice. Not one group, not one organization, not one political office.
Thanks again for the link!
FireWolf
FireWolf 01.16.05 at 4:11 pm
First of all, thanks for linking to my article.
Secondly, I never wrote this article to put whites vs. blacks, because that’s the wrong way to go with having a disagreement about whether you should celebrate MLK day or not. My intent was to put to focus more on why I have to be forcefed Politically Correct agendas when it’s those PC types who ignore our country’s greatest days. Days which the country came together in one voice to fight against terrorism, tyranny, or sacrifice. Not one group, not one organization, not one political office.
Thanks again for the link!
FireWolf
FireWolf 01.16.05 at 4:11 pm
First of all, thanks for linking to my article.
Secondly, I never wrote this article to put whites vs. blacks, because that’s the wrong way to go with having a disagreement about whether you should celebrate MLK day or not. My intent was to put to focus more on why I have to be forcefed Politically Correct agendas when it’s those PC types who ignore our country’s greatest days. Days which the country came together in one voice to fight against terrorism, tyranny, or sacrifice. Not one group, not one organization, not one political office.
Thanks again for the link!
FireWolf
FireWolf 01.16.05 at 4:11 pm
First of all, thanks for linking to my article.
Secondly, I never wrote this article to put whites vs. blacks, because that’s the wrong way to go with having a disagreement about whether you should celebrate MLK day or not. My intent was to put to focus more on why I have to be forcefed Politically Correct agendas when it’s those PC types who ignore our country’s greatest days. Days which the country came together in one voice to fight against terrorism, tyranny, or sacrifice. Not one group, not one organization, not one political office.
Thanks again for the link!
FireWolf
Aries 01.16.05 at 5:01 pm
If the issue is not with MLKJ (Yes, he had a father), why bring it up? Why not just have an entry to discuss the other holidays and why they are not celebrated as widely? I think the issue with you is with MLKJ Day and the fact that it is viewed as a “Black Person Holiday”.
MLKJ was a HUMANITARIAN, he embraced ALL races. So, yes he deserves to be celebrated. Do some of the other holidays deserve to be celebrated as well? Yes, but the celebration of MLKJ day is not determinative to other holidays being celebrated. I don’t think there is a holiday quota. Take your problem up with the administration and put your actions where your mouth is. Otherwise, keep your non-related comments about one of the best humans to ever step foot in America to yourself.
Aries 01.16.05 at 5:01 pm
If the issue is not with MLKJ (Yes, he had a father), why bring it up? Why not just have an entry to discuss the other holidays and why they are not celebrated as widely? I think the issue with you is with MLKJ Day and the fact that it is viewed as a “Black Person Holiday”.
MLKJ was a HUMANITARIAN, he embraced ALL races. So, yes he deserves to be celebrated. Do some of the other holidays deserve to be celebrated as well? Yes, but the celebration of MLKJ day is not determinative to other holidays being celebrated. I don’t think there is a holiday quota. Take your problem up with the administration and put your actions where your mouth is. Otherwise, keep your non-related comments about one of the best humans to ever step foot in America to yourself.
Aries 01.16.05 at 5:01 pm
If the issue is not with MLKJ (Yes, he had a father), why bring it up? Why not just have an entry to discuss the other holidays and why they are not celebrated as widely? I think the issue with you is with MLKJ Day and the fact that it is viewed as a “Black Person Holiday”.
MLKJ was a HUMANITARIAN, he embraced ALL races. So, yes he deserves to be celebrated. Do some of the other holidays deserve to be celebrated as well? Yes, but the celebration of MLKJ day is not determinative to other holidays being celebrated. I don’t think there is a holiday quota. Take your problem up with the administration and put your actions where your mouth is. Otherwise, keep your non-related comments about one of the best humans to ever step foot in America to yourself.
Aries 01.16.05 at 5:01 pm
If the issue is not with MLKJ (Yes, he had a father), why bring it up? Why not just have an entry to discuss the other holidays and why they are not celebrated as widely? I think the issue with you is with MLKJ Day and the fact that it is viewed as a “Black Person Holiday”.
MLKJ was a HUMANITARIAN, he embraced ALL races. So, yes he deserves to be celebrated. Do some of the other holidays deserve to be celebrated as well? Yes, but the celebration of MLKJ day is not determinative to other holidays being celebrated. I don’t think there is a holiday quota. Take your problem up with the administration and put your actions where your mouth is. Otherwise, keep your non-related comments about one of the best humans to ever step foot in America to yourself.
Aries 01.16.05 at 5:01 pm
If the issue is not with MLKJ (Yes, he had a father), why bring it up? Why not just have an entry to discuss the other holidays and why they are not celebrated as widely? I think the issue with you is with MLKJ Day and the fact that it is viewed as a “Black Person Holiday”.
MLKJ was a HUMANITARIAN, he embraced ALL races. So, yes he deserves to be celebrated. Do some of the other holidays deserve to be celebrated as well? Yes, but the celebration of MLKJ day is not determinative to other holidays being celebrated. I don’t think there is a holiday quota. Take your problem up with the administration and put your actions where your mouth is. Otherwise, keep your non-related comments about one of the best humans to ever step foot in America to yourself.
Aaron Brazell 01.16.05 at 10:04 pm
I couldn’t include everything…
Aaron Brazell 01.16.05 at 10:04 pm
I couldn’t include everything…
Aaron Brazell 01.16.05 at 10:04 pm
I couldn’t include everything…
Aaron Brazell 01.16.05 at 10:04 pm
I couldn’t include everything…
Aaron Brazell 01.16.05 at 10:04 pm
I couldn’t include everything…
Webby's World 01.16.05 at 10:22 pm
Microsoft Office 12
I’ve managed to lay my hands on a copy of the upcoming Microsoft Office release, Office 12 . I’ll be taking you through my first impressions.
Webby's World 01.16.05 at 10:22 pm
Microsoft Office 12
I’ve managed to lay my hands on a copy of the upcoming Microsoft Office release, Office 12 . I’ll be taking you through my first impressions.
Webby's World 01.16.05 at 10:22 pm
Microsoft Office 12
I’ve managed to lay my hands on a copy of the upcoming Microsoft Office release, Office 12 . I’ll be taking you through my first impressions.
Webby's World 01.16.05 at 10:22 pm
Microsoft Office 12
I’ve managed to lay my hands on a copy of the upcoming Microsoft Office release, Office 12 . I’ll be taking you through my first impressions.
Webby's World 01.16.05 at 10:22 pm
Microsoft Office 12
I’ve managed to lay my hands on a copy of the upcoming Microsoft Office release, Office 12 . I’ll be taking you through my first impressions.
Aries 01.17.05 at 2:14 am
No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
Aries 01.17.05 at 3:14 am
No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
Aries 01.17.05 at 3:14 am
No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
Aries 01.17.05 at 3:14 am
No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
Aries 01.17.05 at 3:14 am
No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
Aries 01.17.05 at 3:14 am
No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 5:35 am
No, I didn’t. I spoke too soon. Oops. :-)
Also, it looks like Georgia dropped farther than I thought they would - down to #10.
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 5:35 am
No, I didn’t. I spoke too soon. Oops. :-)
Also, it looks like Georgia dropped farther than I thought they would - down to #10.
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 5:35 am
No, I didn’t. I spoke too soon. Oops. :-)
Also, it looks like Georgia dropped farther than I thought they would - down to #10.
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 5:35 am
No, I didn’t. I spoke too soon. Oops. :-)
Also, it looks like Georgia dropped farther than I thought they would - down to #10.
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 5:35 am
No, I didn’t. I spoke too soon. Oops. :-)
Also, it looks like Georgia dropped farther than I thought they would - down to #10.
Sean M. Crawford Sr. 01.17.05 at 11:45 am
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
Aries 01.17.05 at 11:46 am
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
Sean M. Crawford Sr. 01.17.05 at 12:45 pm
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
Sean M. Crawford Sr. 01.17.05 at 12:45 pm
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
Sean M. Crawford Sr. 01.17.05 at 12:45 pm
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
Sean M. Crawford Sr. 01.17.05 at 12:45 pm
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
Sean M. Crawford Sr. 01.17.05 at 12:45 pm
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
Aries 01.17.05 at 12:46 pm
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
Aries 01.17.05 at 12:46 pm
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
Aries 01.17.05 at 12:46 pm
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
Aries 01.17.05 at 12:46 pm
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
Aries 01.17.05 at 12:46 pm
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 1:01 pm
heh… I thought the whole thing was planned before Miers withdrew. It’s actually a brilliant political strategy to fire up the conservative base that was slipping away before Miers.
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 1:01 pm
heh… I thought the whole thing was planned before Miers withdrew. It’s actually a brilliant political strategy to fire up the conservative base that was slipping away before Miers.
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 1:01 pm
heh… I thought the whole thing was planned before Miers withdrew. It’s actually a brilliant political strategy to fire up the conservative base that was slipping away before Miers.
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 1:01 pm
heh… I thought the whole thing was planned before Miers withdrew. It’s actually a brilliant political strategy to fire up the conservative base that was slipping away before Miers.
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 1:01 pm
heh… I thought the whole thing was planned before Miers withdrew. It’s actually a brilliant political strategy to fire up the conservative base that was slipping away before Miers.
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 1:56 pm
Better?
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 1:56 pm
Better?
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 1:56 pm
Better?
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 1:56 pm
Better?
Aaron Brazell 01.17.05 at 1:56 pm
Better?
Mike 01.18.05 at 1:38 pm
My opinion of MLK day is very similar to yours. I agree that MLK was a great man, BUT there are many men and women who were great in their own way, but are not celebrated… We no longer have a President George Washington or Abraham Lincoln holiday. They were both great men and led our country during very violent times. We now have Presidents Day. MLK day should be called Freedom or Liberty day and honor the achievement of the civil rights movement. We have a MLK day to honor him, but I think a national holiday was created for other reasons… Lets see how much controversy there is when a Ronald Reagan national holiday is proposed… Can you name any other national holidays that honor an individual by name?
Mike 01.18.05 at 2:38 pm
My opinion of MLK day is very similar to yours. I agree that MLK was a great man, BUT there are many men and women who were great in their own way, but are not celebrated… We no longer have a President George Washington or Abraham Lincoln holiday. They were both great men and led our country during very violent times. We now have Presidents Day. MLK day should be called Freedom or Liberty day and honor the achievement of the civil rights movement. We have a MLK day to honor him, but I think a national holiday was created for other reasons… Lets see how much controversy there is when a Ronald Reagan national holiday is proposed… Can you name any other national holidays that honor an individual by name?
Mike 01.18.05 at 2:38 pm
My opinion of MLK day is very similar to yours. I agree that MLK was a great man, BUT there are many men and women who were great in their own way, but are not celebrated… We no longer have a President George Washington or Abraham Lincoln holiday. They were both great men and led our country during very violent times. We now have Presidents Day. MLK day should be called Freedom or Liberty day and honor the achievement of the civil rights movement. We have a MLK day to honor him, but I think a national holiday was created for other reasons… Lets see how much controversy there is when a Ronald Reagan national holiday is proposed… Can you name any other national holidays that honor an individual by name?
Mike 01.18.05 at 2:38 pm
My opinion of MLK day is very similar to yours. I agree that MLK was a great man, BUT there are many men and women who were great in their own way, but are not celebrated… We no longer have a President George Washington or Abraham Lincoln holiday. They were both great men and led our country during very violent times. We now have Presidents Day. MLK day should be called Freedom or Liberty day and honor the achievement of the civil rights movement. We have a MLK day to honor him, but I think a national holiday was created for other reasons… Lets see how much controversy there is when a Ronald Reagan national holiday is proposed… Can you name any other national holidays that honor an individual by name?
Mike 01.18.05 at 2:38 pm
My opinion of MLK day is very similar to yours. I agree that MLK was a great man, BUT there are many men and women who were great in their own way, but are not celebrated… We no longer have a President George Washington or Abraham Lincoln holiday. They were both great men and led our country during very violent times. We now have Presidents Day. MLK day should be called Freedom or Liberty day and honor the achievement of the civil rights movement. We have a MLK day to honor him, but I think a national holiday was created for other reasons… Lets see how much controversy there is when a Ronald Reagan national holiday is proposed… Can you name any other national holidays that honor an individual by name?
Mike 01.18.05 at 2:38 pm
My opinion of MLK day is very similar to yours. I agree that MLK was a great man, BUT there are many men and women who were great in their own way, but are not celebrated… We no longer have a President George Washington or Abraham Lincoln holiday. They were both great men and led our country during very violent times. We now have Presidents Day. MLK day should be called Freedom or Liberty day and honor the achievement of the civil rights movement. We have a MLK day to honor him, but I think a national holiday was created for other reasons… Lets see how much controversy there is when a Ronald Reagan national holiday is proposed… Can you name any other national holidays that honor an individual by name?
true american 10.25.05 at 6:14 pm
Get rid of the MLK holiday and bring back Washington’s birthday and Lincoln’s birthday as separate Federal paid holiday’s. They founded and brought much good to this country. MLK divided it. If it weren’t for Licoln, those savages would be picking cotton today instead of rapping, appearing on Jerry Springer, and celebrating that no-good black, racist communist’s birthday.
true american 10.25.05 at 7:14 pm
Get rid of the MLK holiday and bring back Washington’s birthday and Lincoln’s birthday as separate Federal paid holiday’s. They founded and brought much good to this country. MLK divided it. If it weren’t for Licoln, those savages would be picking cotton today instead of rapping, appearing on Jerry Springer, and celebrating that no-good black, racist communist’s birthday.
true american 10.25.05 at 7:14 pm
Get rid of the MLK holiday and bring back Washington’s birthday and Lincoln’s birthday as separate Federal paid holiday’s. They founded and brought much good to this country. MLK divided it. If it weren’t for Licoln, those savages would be picking cotton today instead of rapping, appearing on Jerry Springer, and celebrating that no-good black, racist communist’s birthday.