Why is a thread about Mr. King polluted with the political meanderings of today's politics?

Mr. King dared to dream the impossible and then showed up to do what he could do to make it happen despite terrible odds and consequences.

If it were possible I would take King AND McCain as they are the only ones who I would trust to cover my back, and my country's back, (notice I said "back", and not "butt"). Their personal differences I'm sure would have been ironed out over time. 1968 was a long time ago (The year I got out of the Army) and many things have changed. I'm absolutely sure there are many "troop supporters" of today who would have been yelling "baby killers" back then.