Tyrone Slothrop said:
Gee, and I thought that King's phone was tapped, so you're saying it wasn't? Or just that the crap the Kings had to put up with from their own government isn't relevant? Or are you saying that a funeral should never have politics brought up at it?
Just asking, don't get in a tizzy.
It's been addressed, but I'll add the following:
Yes, Martin Luther King, Jr. was wiretapped and followed, etc...on the orders of Robert friend. Kennedy, Attorney General of the United States appointed by his brother John friend. Kennedy during his administration. The wiretapping continued under the Johnson administration. All of these individuals are democrats. (Please see U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Assassinations for verification).
The republicans do not have the corner market on wiretapping. It is an activity that has crossed over both sides of the political fence.
For my two cents, Coretta Scott King was an amazing woman who deserved to be revered and for people to behave in a dignified way. She was a tireless advocate and leader of the civil rights movement. She brought grace and humanity to a condition that has long plagued our country. She deserved a tribute fit for a king (no pun intended). Someone taking jabs at a current political leader - go on CNN or whatever and say whatever you want. There is a place and time for everything, but a funeral is not one of those places. Behave in a dignified way and HONOR the woman before you. Those comments were BENEATH the man who spoke them (I believe he is a much better person than that, otherwise). We have such a long, long way to go, but I am so grateful for Mrs. King's presence in our world. May she rest in peace along side her husband.
