Where is Today's Martin Luther King Jr.?

Today, we celebrate the greatness of one man and his quest to bring equality to the races in America. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great man who inspired many to take peaceful action to accomplish so much.  His legacy reaches far and wide and continues today.  However, a disturbing trend has arisen which, seemingly, undermines his legacy. Few leaders seek the transformation that Martin Luther Kind Jr. sought. Instead, leaders of today, seek to keep our nation divided so that they may profit from this division.

While capitalism is the driver of our country, capitalism derived from the legacy of a great man who's leadership brought us into a better time, should not be used in this way.  People such as Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, and others abuse the message of Martin Luther King Jr. to profit from his teachings.  They do not teach of love and understanding in the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.  Instead, they seemingly seek to incite hatred through race baiting and other tactics.



No other time was the inciting hatred between the races more evident than during the Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman debate.  Former NAACP leader, C.L. Bryant, called out Sharpton and Jackson during this time for inciting racial hatred.  Jesse Jackson went so far as to state:

"Our disparities are great," he (Jackson) said. "Targeting, arresting, convicting blacks and ultimately killing us is big business."

What inspiration can be derived from statements such as this?  How does this convey the legacy that Martin Luther King Jr. inspired our country to undertake?  Is it no wonder that we celebrate, rightfully, the teachings and inspiration garnered by Martin Luther King Jr.?  Hatred, based on race, does nothing good for our country or its' citizens.

Instead of listen to the likes of Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton, take the time to appreciate what Martin Luther King Jr. did.  Read his speeches, quotes, and other literature to find inspiration.  After all, we are still looking for someone to lead the way on racial inequalities under the law.  We just seem to be lacking a leader willing and able to do so.

Let us celebrate today in the way it should be celebrated.  Let us reflect upon the words of a great leader.  Follow this link to the full text of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech:

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm

After all, who can best represent his legacy other than himself?