tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post8453660268885157091..comments2023-09-27T07:40:50.535-07:00Comments on Mes Deux Cents: A letter...Mes Deux Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-87064910486126991842008-01-22T19:16:00.000-08:002008-01-22T19:16:00.000-08:00Browngirl,I think he would be amazed at the educat...Browngirl,<BR/><BR/>I think he would be amazed at the educational opportunities we have now.<BR/><BR/>_____________________________________<BR/><BR/>Torrance,<BR/><BR/>Wow, that is the first time I have eve heard anyone even mention what happened to Dr King after the shooting. All the stories end at the hotel.Mes Deux Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-10670282578880930632008-01-22T13:37:00.000-08:002008-01-22T13:37:00.000-08:00that i wish he had never dies, let alone in my cit...that i wish he had never dies, let alone in my city. my mom say they took him to her hospital in a wonder bred truckAll-Mi-T [Thought Crime] Rawdawgbuffalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843040863123899426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-34732736041847142942008-01-22T08:50:00.000-08:002008-01-22T08:50:00.000-08:00well said, MDC, well said. like everyone else, i'...well said, MDC, well said. like everyone else, i'd thank him for his following through his calling without faltering and apologize for those who take for granted his and countless others laborious efforts so that we would have access to better educations, housing, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-15223120620626395872008-01-21T19:31:00.000-08:002008-01-21T19:31:00.000-08:00__________________________________________________..._____________________________________<BR/>_____________________________________<BR/><BR/> Jackie said...<BR/><BR/>Dear Dr. King,<BR/><BR/>My friend gave you her Two Cents today, and I must say, her words are priceless.<BR/><BR/>I can only add that I often wonder what you would think if you were here today. I'm sure you'd be inspired by the sheer number of African Americans in the US Congress and in the State Houses and the number of mayors and governors. I'm sure you'd marvel at the number of Black quarterbacks and coaches leading college and professional teams. I know you'd be proud and aware of every inch of progress.<BR/><BR/> I wish you were here to advise the young Black man who has a real chance to be president.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I also miss your perspective. I wish you were here to go on Meet the Press and MSNBC and CNN and FOX and speak with such clarity the foolish political pundits are left stuttering and silent.<BR/><BR/>I wish you were here in this world of ever increasing technical connections, to put in perspective the dangers of disconnection with each other. I know your words could reach educators about the importance of including the humanities in schools. That this is human connection. That it's not testing children need, but appreciation for human endeavors. I know you could reach parents and kids and the nation on this and so many issues. I miss you, Happy Birthday!<BR/><BR/><BR/>January 21, 2008 3:47 AM<BR/> <BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/><BR/>Jackie,<BR/><BR/>Wouldn't be absolutly amazing to have Dr. King on all of those shows on Fox and on the Sunday morning news shows!<BR/><BR/><BR/>P.S. You posted this on the post below so I moved it for you.Mes Deux Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-26126294217952554812008-01-21T19:19:00.000-08:002008-01-21T19:19:00.000-08:00Lisa,"what greater love that a man have for his fr...Lisa,<BR/><BR/>"what greater love that a man have for his friend that he lays down his life. . ."<BR/><BR/>That says it all<BR/><BR/>_____________________________________<BR/><BR/>Miriam,<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>NBW,<BR/><BR/>That's true, the reasons why are needed as much as raw numbers.<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>Villager,<BR/><BR/>Wow thank you so much for your kind words.<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>Jewells,<BR/><BR/>So true. I think that is slowly changing thanks to blogs.<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>BHC,<BR/><BR/>He was certainly fearless. It's amazing that he foretold his own death the night before in Memphis.<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>Symphony,<BR/><BR/>"He dealt not only with the "outside" but battles from within the community."<BR/><BR/>Those are the hardest battles.<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>Baby Please,<BR/><BR/>"You would be happy to hear some of our youth on the path to greatness who are so eloquently celebrating your life and your dream."<BR/> <BR/>That's true; those are the kids that we sometimes forget about.<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>Anali,<BR/><BR/>Thanks, that's really what I aim for. I know that we need to discuss serious issues but we shouldn't forget the good things.<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>Don,<BR/><BR/>Who?<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>Tami,<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>Jose,<BR/><BR/>There are always people in a group that can't see the big picture.<BR/><BR/>I think that some people could not understand Dr King's new focus on poverty near the end. <BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>CapCity,<BR/><BR/>I agree about the conspiracy. I think that it's working to. So many people blindly believe whatever is said about us.<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>Danielle,<BR/><BR/>That is true; there are so many people who are still fighting the good fight.<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>JJ B,<BR/><BR/>I think some of us are doing really well, but you are right that some are not trying very hard.<BR/>___________________________________<BR/><BR/>The First Domino,<BR/><BR/>"his vision of a transformed America was indeed based in reality, and not just a pipe dream."<BR/><BR/>I agree, some would like it to be just a pipe dream but things are changing.<BR/>___________________________________<BR/>___________________________________Mes Deux Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-25345267997055138682008-01-21T17:08:00.000-08:002008-01-21T17:08:00.000-08:00Thanks for this letter to the Conscience of Americ...Thanks for this letter to the Conscience of America (MLK).<BR/><BR/>And thanks for reminding us that "perspective" creates "perception."<BR/><BR/>I would tell Dr. King that his vision of a transformed America was indeed based in reality, and not just a pipe dream.<BR/><BR/>That those he entrusted the Dream to have stumbled occasionally, but that it's still alive in our hearts, if not always visible in our hopes, our words, or our deeds.<BR/><BR/>That the "heartlessness" and "brainlessness" and "cowardice" of the American system is slowly, but inextricably, becoming a lion of evolutionary courage, a tin man of deep reflection, and a straw man that is discovering a heart that it never knew it had. <BR/><BR/>And that we're all coming to know that the Dream was not meant for blacks alone (that we all have an opportunity to make the Dream a reality), but was intended as much for whites as it was for us.<BR/><BR/>And that as we celebrate your birthday, we mustn't forget that the Dream and the Dreamer are one.The First Domino דומינוhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538497651318887097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-78832065143702577162008-01-21T15:21:00.000-08:002008-01-21T15:21:00.000-08:00I would tell Dr. King that I am sorry we as a peop...I would tell Dr. King that I am sorry we as a people are not holding up our end of the dream. And I would thank him for giving so much. Another great post.Ann Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273380949544392923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-32919541619796815712008-01-21T13:25:00.000-08:002008-01-21T13:25:00.000-08:00I would like to tell Dr. King thank you. I also w...I would like to tell Dr. King thank you. I also want to tell him that we haven't all given up the fight. I realize that injustice still exists and that I will be a part of the solution and not the problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-81878656464373655412008-01-21T12:06:00.000-08:002008-01-21T12:06:00.000-08:00Hi MDC - came by at Anali's suggestion:-)...great ...Hi MDC - came by at Anali's suggestion:-)...great post. I, too would THANK Dr. King. I'm sure his leadership would have continued to be ACTIVE & Hand's ON - none of this sitting around PASSIVELY watching TV, computers & video monitors;-). The media tells us what they want us to believe and statistics are INDEED skewed to "prove" desired results. ...there's no "theory" only the conspiracy....CapCityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03772430267433358900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-89926816735515285312008-01-21T11:59:00.000-08:002008-01-21T11:59:00.000-08:00well said. i don't even know where to start with t...well said. i don't even know where to start with this letter. then again, we can only hypothesize as to what he would have said. after all, many of his "friends" were calling him crazy by the end of his years, especially after the dream speech. food for thought ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-27856987410230128082008-01-21T11:55:00.000-08:002008-01-21T11:55:00.000-08:00I don't know what I would say to Dr. King, but I w...I don't know what I would say to Dr. King, but I would like to tell you that this post is magnificent and poetic--a wonderful MLK tribute.<BR/><BR/>Great job, MDC!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940502776699227686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-42039265720569163932008-01-21T11:29:00.000-08:002008-01-21T11:29:00.000-08:00*applause*I don't have too much to add after your ...*applause*<BR/><BR/>I don't have too much to add after your touching words. I agree, the perspective is lost. Been lost. And it doesn't seem as if it will be found before this generation pass away. Maybe, if we...<BR/><BR/>Wait, who I am fooling. We aint gon' do nothing.<BR/><BR/>I would like to tell Dr. King that one of the men on the balcony may have played a horrible part in his murder. Guess who?Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904024507867487521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-29587250332407829472008-01-21T10:40:00.000-08:002008-01-21T10:40:00.000-08:00Thank you MDC! This is a wonderful post! Although...Thank you MDC! This is a wonderful post! Although there is much more for us to accomplish as African-Americans, we have to celebrate the good stuff too! I love that you have created a positive space here, where we can talk about both.Lisa Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096947438461486505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-79211428962572319582008-01-21T08:43:00.000-08:002008-01-21T08:43:00.000-08:00Great post, Mes Deux:"Your life and your legacy em...Great post, Mes Deux:<BR/><BR/>"Your life and your legacy embraces non-violence. I'm sorry there's so much black on black male murder within our community. They don't know they are princes. And they don't have dreams."<BR/><BR/>"You would be pleased -- overjoyed, really, to know how wonderfully you're being honored right at this very moment; and you would be happy to hear some of our youth on the path to greatness who are so eloquently celebrating your life and your dream."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-14096906267601569192008-01-21T07:40:00.000-08:002008-01-21T07:40:00.000-08:00Beautiful letter MDC.I would tell him that I have ...Beautiful letter MDC.<BR/><BR/>I would tell him that I have a bit more understanding of his struggles. He dealt not only with the "outside" but battles from within the community.<BR/><BR/>I see how exhausting it is to fight for a cause when people think any way that deviates from their way is seen as opposition not as an additional resource or avenue.<BR/><BR/>And I would tell him thank you, that I will not let his death be in vain. I will teach my son to live his life accordingly. And I will try and make others feel the same sense of responsibility in their own lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-20269826855324679972008-01-21T07:35:00.000-08:002008-01-21T07:35:00.000-08:00I would thank Dr. King for being a fearless leader...I would thank Dr. King for being a fearless leader and a great man. <BR/><BR/>Excellent post!Bohemian Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15303759600777955615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-41189274681278722432008-01-21T06:13:00.000-08:002008-01-21T06:13:00.000-08:00Nice letter. We always hear about AA statisitics,...Nice letter. We always hear about AA statisitics, but seldom do we hear of the rest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-43709942388202714082008-01-21T05:46:00.000-08:002008-01-21T05:46:00.000-08:00MDC --> I am proud to be a regular visitor to your...MDC --> I am proud to be a regular visitor to your blog. You are a remarkable sister and this is one of the most powerful posts that I've ever read in cyberspace. <BR/><BR/>Very well said!<BR/><BR/>Happy MLK Day, VillagerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-87602858474330303522008-01-21T04:52:00.000-08:002008-01-21T04:52:00.000-08:00That was poignant. I would tell Dr. King to also g...That was poignant. I would tell Dr. King to also give us some perspective on what the statistics say about the "state" of our "black community."<BR/><BR/>Too often, the mainstream media is so quick to point out the "faults" about the state of the black community. They rarely give us an idea of the state of the "white community."<BR/><BR/>About the 70% of black women not marrying, I would put that into perspective and say that, in general, black women are not <I>encouraged</I> to marry early by their families like white women are. <BR/><BR/>Generally speaking, black women are encouraged to go to school, get a good education, find a decent paying job and <B>then</B> find a husband.<BR/><BR/>At least that's what my parents told me:-)The Roving Reporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16172658008196704643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-73316105706663073652008-01-21T03:15:00.000-08:002008-01-21T03:15:00.000-08:00i would mostly say thank you. and you are so right...i would mostly say thank you. and you are so right -- we need a positive perspective more than anything. people have misconstrued the message and i think it comes out as just be nice to black people. when the message was be fair to all people. great post.justjudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676808142729271252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-88620148518582702842008-01-21T01:09:00.000-08:002008-01-21T01:09:00.000-08:00MDC, you said it all. And perfectly!MDC, you said it all. And perfectly!Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06067406973014144499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-12486657233753551422008-01-20T23:14:00.000-08:002008-01-20T23:14:00.000-08:00What a cool way to celebrate Dr. King's birthday! ...What a cool way to celebrate Dr. King's birthday! I guess I would thank him for his sacrifice. . . what greater love that a man have for his friend that he lays down his life. . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com