It's my opinion that MLK is rolling over in his grave considering the quote from the "I have a dream speech" that people would be judged by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin.

Having been an 18 year-old serving in the Marine Corps in Memphis when he was assassinated gave me a closer look at what was going on back in 1968. For example, seeing signs that told certain people could not stay in a town because they were not the right color or that they had to ride in the back of the bus and were not given equal opportunities in a hiring or promotional process. There were many more issues that needed to be changed.

Recent reverse discrimination Supreme Court rulings however have favored people that have achieved their standing by hard work and personal performance not by the color of their skin. These decisions support what MLK said in his speech and is the right thing to do.


Just my .02 worth.

Captain