Sad, Sad, Sad
How rich is too rich?
The teachings and life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are indeed a LIVING legacy. Not in the same way that people keep seeing Elvis at Wal-Mart, but in the way that each new generation of Americans sits in a classroom and learns that there was a time when half of them would never have been allowed to be there.
What Dexter is doing is wrong because it cheapens the speech. Every time you see it on a commercial, or on the radio, you get the "I Have a Dream.." portion. You never get the rest. The REST is where the message lies.
If the family effectively manages their finances and promotes a positive image of MLK, the legacy will endure, the money will come and it will work for them. But if his image is reduces to that of a pitch-man, then the masses will grow tired of seeing his image before the next generation has a chance to feast their "Eyes on the Prize."
I am unsure how a man who was 2 at the time of his father's death can be expected to fully appreciate the undertaking of managing the King Legacy. I would not be disappointed if they sought outside advice, as it appears that this is spinning out of control. And, if the MLK papers become too expense, or the image too pricey for reputable academic institutions to carry, then what he said, what he did, and what he died for will be lost.
And that is a shame.
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