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"Cowardice asks, "Is it safe?" The opportunity asks: Is he a politician? Vanity asks: "Is it popular?" But conscience asks "Is it correct?" And the time comes when one must take a position, which is neither safe, nor political, nor is it popular. But you have to assume it, simply, because it is the right thing to do."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

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“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

Bonus Quote du jour

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

-Martin Luther King Jr.

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“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

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I will never change in my basic idea that non-violence is the most potent weapon available to the Negro in his struggle for freedom and justice. I think for the Negro to turn to violence would be both impractical and immoral.

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

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“The Christian owes his ultimate allegiance to God, and if any earthly institution conflicts with God's will it is your Christian duty to take a stand against it. May I say just a word to those of you who are struggling against this evil [of racism and segregation]. Always be sure that you struggle with Christian methods and Christian weapons. Never succumb to the temptation of becoming bitter. As you press on for justice, be sure to move with dignity and discipline, using only the weapon of love. Let no man pull you so low as to hate him. Always avoid violence.”

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy MLK Day!

This isn't mine, but I thought it might be appropriate for the day...

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I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy MLK Day!

No masks, no hoods, no weapons, and American flags flying high!

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"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

King Family Approved Ad Upsets the Easily Offended

Official Ram Trucks Super Bowl Commercial - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


I thought the message sounded pretty good.

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“In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence."

-Martin Luther King

"But, Enough About Martin Luther King. What Do You Think About Me?"

Can anyone think of a single holiday, celebrity passing or significant event that Obama did not commemorate with a picture of himself?

Me neither.

Update: I take that back. While Obama was pondering his "gutsy call" on Benghazi, not a single picture can be found!

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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Martin Luther King Jr's father did not call MLK's mother his "Baby Mama", he called her his wife!

-Mike B.

Bonus Quiptoon du jour

Original art by John Cox. More at John Cox Art

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

Quote du jour

“Courage is an inner resolution to go forward despite obstacles; Cowardice is submissive surrender to circumstances. Courage breeds creativity; Cowardice represses fear and is mastered by it.

Cowardice asks the question, is it safe? Expediency ask the question, is it politic?
Vanity asks the question, is it popular? But conscience ask the question, is it right? And there comes a time when we must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but one must take it because it is right.”

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Quiptoon du jour

Original art by John Cox. More at John Cox Art

Happy Martin Luther King Day!