Still doesnt make it right though

Not saying that it was right [or wrong]. But who is to say that they didn't know about what was going to be said at their mother's funeral?

You're not alone. IMO the things were said in context of Mrs. King's life, which WAS political. What were people expecting, stories about her favorite songs or favorite color? She and Dr. King WERE wiretapped and spied upon. It happened, but it's pertinent to today, too.

And political free speech is chilled in this country. People who show dissent are shown the door. It was a perfect opportunity to honor the sacrifices Mrs. King made and weave them in with political opinion, and be HEARD. How else are issues affecting the community going to be heard by the president when he's consistently refused to meet with the NAACP and similar organizations? Sad it had to resort to THIS, but....this wasn't a pre-approved, pre-screened audience, where the message could be controlled.

How quickly everyone forgets about Ronald Reagan's funeral! Everyone poo-pooed what Ron Jr. said. Or Terri Schiavo. Now THERE'S a private moment/situation turned political.

How quickly everyone forgets about Ronald Reagan's funeral! Everyone poo-pooed what Ron Jr. said. Or Terri Schiavo. Now THERE'S a private moment/situation turned political. [/B][/QUOTE]

This is exactly what Ed Schultz brought up in his radio show last night.

There is a time and place for everything. I dont disagree that people shpuld express their political views and express them strongly. But not at a funeral. I always wondered why at MLK day rememberance there are never any republuicans there. I probably wouldnt go either if I knew I was going to get beat up on. I dont want to get to far off this thread but in this country, we dont listen to each opther. We just argue witheach other. But thats a whole nother discussion

The Kings, it can be argued, were among the most central political figures of the latter half of the American 20th century. Anything involving them is/was going to have socio-political overtones. That's just reality. Personally, I paid more attention to the comments of the people who knew her personally, (i.e. Revs. Lowry, Moss, friends, etc..) than the pols.

I really liked her speech also. I felt blessed to have heard it.