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In reply to the discussion: Harry Belafonte Says Obama Lacks "Moral Compass" [View all]Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)their position.
It's disgusting when people on the Political Right claim that Dr. King is their hero, or they marched with Dr. King so they can't be racist. They even claim that Dr. King would be a Republican were he alive today.
It is equally disgusting when people on the Political Left use Dr. King to prove a point or shield themselves from criticism. Harry Belafonte is unquestionably a Civil Rights Movement hero and icon. But just because that is the case, or because he marched with Dr. King or was an activist on civil rights issues doesn't mean that his opinion is automatically right or that no one can criticize him.
Again, it's is equally abhorrent when the Left does it, not to mention offensive.
That some of us disagree with Harry doesn't mean that he will be "thrown under the bus," a phrase that is as tired as my right big toe. It doesn't mean that we no longer love or revere Harry Belafonte. It simply means that some of us disagree with him.
To exploit Dr. King in this way is irresponsible.
I am kindly asking people to stop!
Using Dr. King doesn't prove your point or make it any more valid.