Tomorrow, and the reason why we reflect.

[d-ray657]

It caught me by surprise today when the radio announcer mentioned that this weekend would have been Dr. King's 82nd birthday. I think of how many public figures have remained influential into their eighties. Ironically three of the senators who stood for the opposite of what Dr. King sought, Strom Thurmond, Jessee Helms and Robert Byrd remained in office until their eighties. Justices Thurgood Marshall, Justice Brennan, Justice Stephens, Justice White and many others remained on the bench into their eighties. Octogenarian George Soros remains active in business and in advocacy.

It just makes one wonder - what could have happened if Dr. King had not been cut down at the age of 39, what could he have accomplished?

Regards,

D-Ray