MLK Day is not my Holiday
This will be controversial, I hope it sparks some comments. I don’t intend to censor (nor do I ever censor as a general rule), but I will censor personal attacks.
Fire Wolf says something that rings true but is so politically incorrect that many people wouldn’t dare say it. Well, I’m not exactly known to be politcally correct, but I’m not a racist either.
To put it bluntly, I’m glad this is a three day weekend. Anytime I can get a three day weekend is good. Martin Luther King was a great man that did awesome things for civil rights in America and he has left a lasting impression, if in no other way that every city in America has a street named after him. Him and Lafayette, whoever he is.
But as Fire Wolf says…
Martin Luther King jr. was a great man. He did many things to raise the awareness of an entire race. His movement sparked controversy, but to some degree, enlightenment. His violent and horrible death however, stopped the forward progress of civil rights for black americans. Yes they have equal rights, yes they have dominated our sports with their athletic prowess, they have access to all that our military has to offer now, they have the largest successful music genre to date, they have some of the best known movie actors and actresses. That alone should be celebrated, and jeered. However, this is not my holiday.
MLK Day to me, has been PC’d to death. Forgive the pun. But, why is it that this day, everyone takes off work, but presidents day? Only some government offices close. Why is it, this is a HUGE day, and Pearl Harbor day just gets a mention in the newspapers and a “Note of Interest”? Why is it, 9/11 has no holiday? For me, and this is my personal opinion, National Holidays should have a national interest. Not a racial interest, not a political office’s interest but a nationwide interest.
I’m curious to know why more people don’t get Veteran’s Day off. I mean, they can use the time to go and catch the sales that all the stores run, right? And to think, American soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen have bled the ground and sea red in places like Normandy, Leyte Gulf, Gettysburg and even Fallujah. So tell me… is it more important to get MLK’s birthday off as a nation, or is it important to honor the Vets?
Of course the answer is both. They don’t have to be mutually exclusive. But do you see the imbalance as Fire Wolf and I do?
Update: Followup & Clarification post
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Written by Aaron Brazell on January 16, 2005
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I’ve managed to lay my hands on a copy of the upcoming Microsoft Office release, Office 12 . I’ll be taking you through my first impressions.
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I’ve managed to lay my hands on a copy of the upcoming Microsoft Office release, Office 12 . I’ll be taking you through my first impressions.
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No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
No, Aaron, you have no point. In your attempt at a rebuttal you not only contradicted yourself but you also proved that you STILL do not get that MLKJ impact does not only affect African Americans. Do some critical thinking and come back.
And I pointed out that Jr. had a father because you left off the J in the abbreviation. Didn’t want to further any stereotypes you may hold about Blacks.. ;o)
No, I didn’t. I spoke too soon. Oops. :-)
Also, it looks like Georgia dropped farther than I thought they would – down to #10.
No, I didn’t. I spoke too soon. Oops. :-)
Also, it looks like Georgia dropped farther than I thought they would – down to #10.
No, I didn’t. I spoke too soon. Oops. :-)
Also, it looks like Georgia dropped farther than I thought they would – down to #10.
No, I didn’t. I spoke too soon. Oops. :-)
Also, it looks like Georgia dropped farther than I thought they would – down to #10.
No, I didn’t. I spoke too soon. Oops. :-)
Also, it looks like Georgia dropped farther than I thought they would – down to #10.
No, I didn’t. I spoke too soon. Oops. :-)
Also, it looks like Georgia dropped farther than I thought they would – down to #10.
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
Now Aaron what is a post without your friendly neighborhood “Angry Black Man’s” comment. First I must admit that is just why we get along so well. I love the way you spark conversation (not stroking the ego so don’t trip) with your honest view.
But from the black side of the globe I disagree about this holiday thing. We have taken more days off for so-called white owned holidays for the longest. If you listen to the radio I am sure you have heard a few commercials advertising MLK Day sales. What’s up with that?
I believe this holiday was meant for all of us (regardless of color) to reflect on where we were ( not just as a race but also as people), where we are and where we want to go. It all falls back on the embedded anger on race issues to some degree. There are many holidays that actually do acknowledge some of the whites who have contributed to history’s making but there are little to no holidays acknowledging blacks contribution to history.
Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglas, Matthew Henson (whom I happen to be a decendent of) just name a few do not have holidays for their contribution. Black History month is just that one month when there are probably many more days that in my eyes deserve holidays for.
Instead of just looking at today as just a day off try approaching it as a day to reflect and discover a way to contibute to grow amonst the races.
I know you well enough to say I see no harm in what you wrote and what you wrote is just your way of contributing. You have not offended me.
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
MLKJ is celebrated for what you choose to celebrate him for. There is no guideline for celebrating MLKJ day that I know of. So if some choose to honor him solely for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, so be it. If you choose to celebrate him for his humanitarian efforts, then I think that is fine as well. I didn’t make this a white vs black thing, you did by saying those words.
I think you may want to rethink what Carol told you. Based on the email I recieved from you, this post is a misrepresentation of you and your beliefs and I think it’s best if you let your readers know that. But if you enjoy personal attacks that you feel are caused by a post that doesn’t even represent you well, or was the result of a lapse in judgement, continue right along with the charade. This is the last time I will reply in your blog, however I will reply to your email right after I get finished celebrating MLKJ with a day full of community service, worship (at the altar of the Lord, not Martin) and a review of the Promised Land Speech. Blessings.
heh… I thought the whole thing was planned before Miers withdrew. It’s actually a brilliant political strategy to fire up the conservative base that was slipping away before Miers.
heh… I thought the whole thing was planned before Miers withdrew. It’s actually a brilliant political strategy to fire up the conservative base that was slipping away before Miers.
heh… I thought the whole thing was planned before Miers withdrew. It’s actually a brilliant political strategy to fire up the conservative base that was slipping away before Miers.
heh… I thought the whole thing was planned before Miers withdrew. It’s actually a brilliant political strategy to fire up the conservative base that was slipping away before Miers.
heh… I thought the whole thing was planned before Miers withdrew. It’s actually a brilliant political strategy to fire up the conservative base that was slipping away before Miers.
heh… I thought the whole thing was planned before Miers withdrew. It’s actually a brilliant political strategy to fire up the conservative base that was slipping away before Miers.
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My opinion of MLK day is very similar to yours. I agree that MLK was a great man, BUT there are many men and women who were great in their own way, but are not celebrated… We no longer have a President George Washington or Abraham Lincoln holiday. They were both great men and led our country during very violent times. We now have Presidents Day. MLK day should be called Freedom or Liberty day and honor the achievement of the civil rights movement. We have a MLK day to honor him, but I think a national holiday was created for other reasons… Lets see how much controversy there is when a Ronald Reagan national holiday is proposed… Can you name any other national holidays that honor an individual by name?
My opinion of MLK day is very similar to yours. I agree that MLK was a great man, BUT there are many men and women who were great in their own way, but are not celebrated… We no longer have a President George Washington or Abraham Lincoln holiday. They were both great men and led our country during very violent times. We now have Presidents Day. MLK day should be called Freedom or Liberty day and honor the achievement of the civil rights movement. We have a MLK day to honor him, but I think a national holiday was created for other reasons… Lets see how much controversy there is when a Ronald Reagan national holiday is proposed… Can you name any other national holidays that honor an individual by name?
My opinion of MLK day is very similar to yours. I agree that MLK was a great man, BUT there are many men and women who were great in their own way, but are not celebrated… We no longer have a President George Washington or Abraham Lincoln holiday. They were both great men and led our country during very violent times. We now have Presidents Day. MLK day should be called Freedom or Liberty day and honor the achievement of the civil rights movement. We have a MLK day to honor him, but I think a national holiday was created for other reasons… Lets see how much controversy there is when a Ronald Reagan national holiday is proposed… Can you name any other national holidays that honor an individual by name?
My opinion of MLK day is very similar to yours. I agree that MLK was a great man, BUT there are many men and women who were great in their own way, but are not celebrated… We no longer have a President George Washington or Abraham Lincoln holiday. They were both great men and led our country during very violent times. We now have Presidents Day. MLK day should be called Freedom or Liberty day and honor the achievement of the civil rights movement. We have a MLK day to honor him, but I think a national holiday was created for other reasons… Lets see how much controversy there is when a Ronald Reagan national holiday is proposed… Can you name any other national holidays that honor an individual by name?