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GHook93 · Jan 15, 2007, 12:19 pm

I think he is one of the most important individuals in American History. Not only for the changes he influenced, but he set a good precedent of how to bring about change. Through non-violence. Too bad the Muslims of the world have not studied his methods.

To answer my own question, it is truely an insult to work today. It dishonors one of the Greatest Americans this country has ever had.

G. Adams · Jan 15, 2007, 12:44 pm

Not a lot of work would get done if we took days off to comemorate heros. If catholic countries took that approach I don't think they would ever work they have so many saints days.

It's not disrespectful for an American to work on MLK day. It might well be disrespectful to MLK's legacy to push such intolerance as you are doing, though.

bishop · Jan 15, 2007, 12:46 pm

i'm working today. why? because it isn't a paid holiday and i'd rather make some money.

brien · Jan 15, 2007, 12:48 pm

MLK would have probably told his followers to work very hard today; towards racial equality, equal opportunity, and peace and understanding through non violent means on this day in his memory.

RickSp · Jan 15, 2007, 12:49 pm

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To answer my own question, it is truely an insult to work today. It dishonors one of the Greatest Americans this country has ever had.

I agree that Martin was a great American. I suspect that there are far better ways to show respect than to take a day off. Hard to see how goofing off qualifies as respectful.

Autolykos · Jan 15, 2007, 01:09 pm

I would rather take off work to celebrate Gandhi's birthday.

- Rob

Praxius · Jan 15, 2007, 02:43 pm

We don't celebrate that in Canada..... oh wait a minute.... there it is on the calender.... well I'll be dammed.

wait a second......

it's marked for the 16th however.... either way, I'm sitting here at work, so apparently we work today.

PatrickHenry · Jan 15, 2007, 02:50 pm

I am working today.

The most respectful thing we can do for King is to meditate on who actually murdered him.

rcne · Jan 15, 2007, 04:29 pm

I'm also at work and I'm also a vet who doesn't get veterans day off either. I have a dream - retirement.

Honestly you can honor King, just by remembering what he accomplished.

**Jack** · Jan 15, 2007, 06:22 pm

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I'm also at work and I'm also a vet who doesn't get veterans day off either.

Ditto. Sucks, doesn't it? Like others have said, honor is great, but I need money. It's why I have a job in the first place.

Gods_Mercenary · Jan 15, 2007, 06:25 pm

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I am working today.

The most respectful thing we can do for King is to meditate on who actually murdered him.

Some random white guy with a gun? seems sensible to me.

Fonceai · Jan 16, 2007, 08:24 am

I wonder...

Would MLK have supported Black History Month and a holiday?

I don't think he would have.

Having a whole month dedicated to Black History, and Hispanic Heritage, but not a White Heritage, is racism.

That, and it draws attention to differences.

So as someone already wrote in this thread, probably not.

Personally, and as a black person, I think it's stupid to have a Black History month.

Compugasm · Jan 16, 2007, 08:43 am

Unfortunately, there's a race industry in America, people who have a vested interest in the categorization and division of people along the lines of race and ethnicity. - Richard Atkinson

Scribbler1 · Jan 16, 2007, 09:00 am

You can take the day off if your employer LETS you take it off. You don't commemorate anyones life by losing your job.

That very obvious statement was prompted by the memory of two different occasions where co-workers TOLD their bosses they were taking off although the day wasn't even a national holiday at that time.

PatrickHenry · Jan 16, 2007, 02:49 pm

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Some random white guy with a gun? seems sensible to me.

Not to me or the King family. Or a group of jurors: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: King Family statement on the Justice Department's "Limited investigation" of the MLK Assassination

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After hearing and reviewing the extensive testimony and evidence, which had never before been tested under oath in a court of law, it took the Memphis jury only one (1) hour to find that a conspiracy to kill Dr. King did exist. Most significantly, this conspiracy involved agents of the governments of the City of Memphis, the state of Tennessee and the United States of America. The overwhelming weight of the evidence also indicated that James Earl Ray was not the triggerman and, in fact, was an unknowing patsy.

GHook93 · Jan 16, 2007, 02:58 pm

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Not to me or the King family. Or a group of jurors: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: King Family statement on the Justice Department's "Limited investigation" of the MLK Assassination

Hold up, PH you believe that a conspiracy involving the government took place.

Go figure! :)

**Matt W** · Jan 16, 2007, 03:59 pm

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I think he is one of the most important individuals in American History. Not only for the changes he influenced, but he set a good precedent of how to bring about change. Through non-violence. Too bad the Muslims of the world have not studied his methods.

To answer my own question, it is truely an insult to work today. It dishonors one of the Greatest Americans this country has ever had.

No, it's not wrong to work on MLK day. 'Specially if you're not an American. :rolleyes:

Flea_Bit_Monkey · Jan 16, 2007, 04:06 pm

I had MLK day off. It would be nice to have another holiday, who else can we shoot?

GHook93 · Jan 16, 2007, 04:24 pm

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No, it's not wrong to work on MLK day. 'Specially if you're not an American. :rolleyes:

Obviously I meant it towards Americans. :rolleyes: Obviously you don't get Washington Birthday off. As we don't get some of your British Heros off.

Jan 15, 2007, 12:19 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
GHook93 Aristotle Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,155	Is it wrong to Work on MLK Day? I think he is one of the most important individuals in American History. Not only for the changes he influenced, but he set a good precedent of how to bring about change. Through non-violence. Too bad the Muslims of the world have not studied his methods. To answer my own question, it is truely an insult to work today. It dishonors one of the Greatest Americans this country has ever had.

Jan 15, 2007, 12:44 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
G. Adams Fyrdman Location: Middlesbrough UK Posts: 4,152	Not a lot of work would get done if we took days off to comemorate heros. If catholic countries took that approach I don't think they would ever work they have so many saints days. It's not disrespectful for an American to work on MLK day. It might well be disrespectful to MLK's legacy to push such intolerance as you are doing, though. Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. Winston Churchill

Jan 15, 2007, 12:46 pm	#3 (permalink) (top)
bishop moderat-e/o-r Location: boston Posts: 11,184	i'm working today. why? because it isn't a paid holiday and i'd rather make some money. hope for america... http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Jan 15, 2007, 12:48 pm	#4 (permalink) (top)
brien Iceberg Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,691	MLK would have probably told his followers to work very hard today; towards racial equality, equal opportunity, and peace and understanding through non violent means on this day in his memory. Brien the Iceberg If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything. M.T.

Jan 15, 2007, 01:09 pm	#6 (permalink) (top)
Autolykos Logical Phallussy Location: In your internets. Posts: 2,991	I would rather take off work to celebrate Gandhi's birthday. - Rob "I'd rather be free and alive!" -- Ron Paul Religion isn't the greatest threat to mankind -- authoritarianism is. The Anarcheion Zeitgeist

Jan 15, 2007, 02:43 pm	#7 (permalink) (top)
Praxius Mass'Debator Posts: 4,724	We don't celebrate that in Canada..... oh wait a minute.... there it is on the calender.... well I'll be dammed. wait a second...... it's marked for the 16th however.... either way, I'm sitting here at work, so apparently we work today.

Jan 15, 2007, 02:50 pm	#8 (permalink) (top)
PatrickHenry 9/11: Inside Job Location: Hawai'i, Big Island Posts: 10,437	I am working today. The most respectful thing we can do for King is to meditate on who actually murdered him. "Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense." -- John Adams

Jan 15, 2007, 04:29 pm	#9 (permalink) (top)
rcne Moderator/nobody Posts: 1,566	I'm also at work and I'm also a vet who doesn't get veterans day off either. I have a dream - retirement. Honestly you can honor King, just by remembering what he accomplished. Live Long and Prosper (Genetics and Capitalism)

Jan 16, 2007, 08:24 am	#12 (permalink) (top)
Fonceai BANNED Location: New York Posts: 4,217	I wonder... Would MLK have supported Black History Month and a holiday? I don't think he would have. Having a whole month dedicated to Black History, and Hispanic Heritage, but not a White Heritage, is racism. That, and it draws attention to differences. So as someone already wrote in this thread, probably not. Personally, and as a black person, I think it's stupid to have a Black History month.

Jan 16, 2007, 08:43 am	#13 (permalink) (top)
Compugasm Son of X51 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,643	Unfortunately, there's a race industry in America, people who have a vested interest in the categorization and division of people along the lines of race and ethnicity. - Richard Atkinson I'd like to thank Charlie Hodge, bringing me scarves and water.

Jan 16, 2007, 09:00 am	#14 (permalink) (top)
Scribbler1 Skeptical Patriot Posts: 7,746	You can take the day off if your employer LETS you take it off. You don't commemorate anyones life by losing your job. That very obvious statement was prompted by the memory of two different occasions where co-workers TOLD their bosses they were taking off although the day wasn't even a national holiday at that time. Not a day goes by that I don't see something that reinforces my belief that people are idiots.

Jan 16, 2007, 04:06 pm	#18 (permalink) (top)
Flea_Bit_Monkey Molten Ash Posts: 41	I had MLK day off. It would be nice to have another holiday, who else can we shoot?