Let's remember Martin Luther King Jr. in our hearts (and also here on DU)

[Apollo11]

In memory of Martin Luther King Jr., I would like to propose that we take a time out from making any negative posts about either of our Democratic Presidential Candidates, and responding to (or kicking) any negative posts made by others. In my case - I will be sticking to this pledge through the whole weekend. Who is with me?



"Let us rise up tonight with a greater readiness. Let us stand with a greater determination. And let us move on in these powerful days, these days of challenge to make America what it ought to be. We have an opportunity to make America a better nation."

Martin Luther King Jr - April 3rd, 1968

[H2O Man]

1. Nominated.

Thank you.

[Window]

2. K/R.

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[BumRushDaShow]

3. A solemn K&R.

:kick:

[Apollo11]

4. Thanks for the kicks and recommends

Let's keep 'em coming, folks! B-)

[Apollo11]

5. Here is something interesting

The BBC has made a 1-hour radio drama about the final days of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life.

You can listen to it online via the BBC website - but today (April 4th) is your last chance.

Here is the link: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/arts/saturday_play.shtml

You will need to click on "Listen to the Saturday Play"

[Apollo11]

6. Who would like to share their favorite MLK quote?

It might be an appropriate way to mark this anniversary.

[MethuenProgressive]

7. Thanks for this thread! k&r!

:kick:

[shadowknows69]

8. "Early morning, April 4th, A shot rings out in the Memphis sky.

Free at last, they took your life. They could not take your pride. In the name of love. One man in the name of love."
-U2

[H2O Man]

9. Coming up on MSNBC (7:43 am est)

They are going to play some of RFK's speech from 40 years ago. It is powerful.

[Dinger]

10. This Part Of The Song "Pride," By U2 Is The Most Powerful For Me:

http://www.lyrics007.com/print.php?id=TlRVNE56YzU


"Early morning, April 4
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
Free at last, they took your life
They could not take your pride "



I can hardly read that without getting teared up, and I sure can't sing it. Too powerful.

[shadowknows69]

12. great minds, see upthread.

:hi:

[crankychatter]

11. MLK Memorial on Democracynow.org Streaming now

will be available later as soon as they post it up today

[fight4my3sons]

13. K&R

[Apollo11]

14. You know what the hardest part of this pledge is?

Not responding to negative threads started by others.

When I see "my candidate" under attack -- I want to weigh in!

But I only end up kicking the thread and increasing the negativity ...

[mikekohr]

15. May God Bless Martin Luther King, his message, his legacy.

mike kohr

[Apollo11]

16. Kicking "In The Name Of Love"

:kick:

[Apollo11]

17. Kicking "In The Name Of Love"

:kick:

[Apollo11]

18. Once more

:kick:

[Apollo11]

19. To be honest, I was kind of hoping for a better response

I guess that makes me naive ... :-(

[shadowknows69]

20. I'll kick again Apollo

Probably more lengthy threads in regular GD but thanks for posting this.

[Apollo11]

21. Thanks

:hug:

[Dinger]

22. A Picture From My Classroom:

The kids see this each morning when they say the Pledge Of Allegiance.
Hope you like it.

[Apollo11]

23. Dinger - That's just great!

Thanks for "Keeping the Dream Alive"! B-)


I am now officially outta here until next Monday at the soonest ...

[bigtree]

26. lovin it

:thumbsup:

[applegrove]

24. Good idea. GD-P needs to take a time out. In honor of MLK

[Apollo11]

25. Thanks

Just checking back. Still respecting my pledge! B-)

[Apollo11]

27. "Free At Last"

OK folks. That's it. My time out is over!

I am now "Free At Last" to respond to any unfair attacks against one of our candidates! B-)