Comments on: On MLK Day, A Brief Reminder of Why We Bother http://www.epolitics.com/2008/01/21/on-mlk-day-a-brief-reminder-of-why-we-bother/ dissecting the craft of online politics and online advocacy Thu, 4 Dec 2008 19:49:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: BTE http://www.epolitics.com/2008/01/21/on-mlk-day-a-brief-reminder-of-why-we-bother/#comment-220976 BTE Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:49:08 +0000 http://www.epolitics.com/2008/01/21/on-mlk-day-a-brief-reminder-of-why-we-bother/#comment-220976 Nice post CPD. Too bad the debates tonight had another sad showing between the two democratic front runners. That said it wasn't just words that made the civil rights movement work. It was a ton of grassroots work -- including a lot of blood (literally), sweat and tears to move the ball forward. Average people who risked harm to move policymakers willing to take a chance and politicians working with leaders like MLK to move the nation forward. Nice post CPD. Too bad the debates tonight had another sad showing between the two democratic front runners. That said it wasn’t just words that made the civil rights movement work. It was a ton of grassroots work — including a lot of blood (literally), sweat and tears to move the ball forward.

Average people who risked harm to move policymakers willing to take a chance and politicians working with leaders like MLK to move the nation forward.

]]> By: Sarah Byrnes http://www.epolitics.com/2008/01/21/on-mlk-day-a-brief-reminder-of-why-we-bother/#comment-220721 Sarah Byrnes Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:48:43 +0000 http://www.epolitics.com/2008/01/21/on-mlk-day-a-brief-reminder-of-why-we-bother/#comment-220721 Thanks for the inspiration! Wow I've never seen a full MLK speech on video before (how that's possible I don't know) and was very moved. Also, regarding your post, it's worth noting that the civil rights movement, as well as Ghandi's non-violent movement in India, were successful in part because they didn't demonize the opponent, but converted the opposition to their side by reaching out to their common humanity. Good stuff. Thanks for the inspiration! Wow I’ve never seen a full MLK speech on video before (how that’s possible I don’t know) and was very moved. Also, regarding your post, it’s worth noting that the civil rights movement, as well as Ghandi’s non-violent movement in India, were successful in part because they didn’t demonize the opponent, but converted the opposition to their side by reaching out to their common humanity. Good stuff.

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