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In reply to the discussion: Dr. Cornel West Takes Issue With President Barack Obama Taking Oath With Martin Luther King Jr.'s Bi [View all]Politicub
(12,162 posts)As someone said in another thread MLK was one of the genius leaders in history, but he wasn't a saint just as the founding fathers were not gods, as they seem to be revered, and the constitution isn't an inerrant document from on high.
Others have been unhappy with linking Seneca Falls, Selma and Stonewall in the same breath, but it only means that the pursuit of civil rights is an unending struggle. Maybe it won't always be thus, but it seems like a permanent part of the human condition.
And I also firmly believe that Obama has the best interests at heart for all Americans. But he himself isn't a deity who can wave his hand and alleviate all suffering in society.
Obama stands on the shoulders of giants. A bible is just a bound sheaf of papers. It's MLK Jr.'s spirit that endures.
I enjoyed the video, though. It has always been a pleasure watching Dr. West speak. He a very intelligent and influential person who I agree with on most points.