[tuckrdout]

Last year, my son and I attended a MLK Jr. celebration in a small town in Northern Virginia.

We were the only white faces at the Church!

And I have to tell you, that I have never felt more hostility in my life! Only 2 people welcomed us and smiled. Hundreds glared at us. We actually did not stay for the whole thing, we left because it was causing a disturbance to the ceremonies, having us there.

Were they judging me by the "content of my character" and not the color of my skin, as Dr. King dreamed everyone would do? A shame really, that during ceremonies aimed at honoring this man who fought and died for peaceful integration, such discrimination would be displayed.

I am a great admirer of Dr. King. If you have not read his speech, "Rediscovering Lost Values" do so today. It is wonderful!

[NormsRevenge]

I am sorry to hear of the reactions of those at that gathering in a house of God.

Maybe they need to be reminded of all those not of their color who have died in wars defending their rights as Americans to gather in churches of worship.

[Hotdog]

Hey..I tried to get along with those radical blacks...but gave up...they are in the minority now...the ones that really matter are the ones that don't judge by color but judge by our common beliefs...and from one colored blind American to another...thats all I need!

[AngryJawa]

Were they judging me by the "content of my character" and not the color of my skin, as Dr. King dreamed everyone would do?

This seems to be a detail conveniently forgotten by a whole bunch of so-called "civil rights leaders" and other blacks who profess to follow Dr. King.

[uncbob]

Last year, my son and I attended a MLK Jr. celebration in a small town in Northern Virginia.

I hope you are over your NAIVETE

[Leavemealone]

What would Dr. King think about the affirmative action laws of today?

Their sole purpose is to judge people NOT by the content of their character BUT by the color of their skin.

Isn't that the exact opposite of what he dreamed of?

[jslade]

He was a philanderer and a socialist. No role model!

[luvbach1]

I am a great admirer of Dr. King.

I am not and it has nothing to do with race or color. I am old enough to have heard Dr.King make inciendiary comments that are rarely, if ever, quoted 37 tears after his martydom. One comes to mind regarding a looming protest. I paraphrase: "I fear blood may run in the streets if redress is not made available." If that isn't tacit advocacy of violence...

[Sockdologer]

Last year, my son and I attended a MLK Jr. celebration in a small town in Northern Virginia.

We were the only white faces at the Church!

I'm really sorry to hear that. I've also been one of the few white faces in a small Virginian church - First Baptist in Lexington Virginia. I've never felt more comfortable in my life. I've often wished I could move there and attend the church regularly. It just felt like home to me. Yeah, we were different colors, and it showed, but there was no hostility. That's not what Christianity's about. We're brothers and sisters and even though siblings squabble and do some awful things to each other, in the end, we are a family. I'm starting to sound like a sappy liberal, so I'll close out now!