Essay on Why The Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Should Be Repealed

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Why the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Should Be Repealed

It is generally believed that Martin Luther King, Jr., was an intelligent African-American who promoted harmony between the races. Numerous books-all of which talk about his deeds of valor to promote good-will between both blacks and whites during a time when riots and strife regularly occurred in America-have been written about his life. He is generally regarded as a man of ethics, a man who fought against injustices. After all, he did receive the Nobel Peace Prize; and that, in itself, is something that is admired throughout the world.
However, there is another side of King-one which no one dares to discuss. In today's politically correct society, it seems that much of King's life-the parts that do not convey his image of a leader who promoted peace-have been forgotten. Very few people, especially those people who were not alive during the time that King promoted his brotherhood, have heard about this other side of King. I challenge everything you have been taught about King's love of people and life, about his nonviolent tactics, and about his beliefs and ethics.
All the King's Horses and All the King's Men
On January 15, 1929, a boy by the name of Michael was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His father's name was also Mike. Many friends and relatives called the child “Little Mike.”1
Little Mike's family was somewhat wealthy, despite the poverty surrounding them during the great depression;

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