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Columnist: Sharpton, Not Beck, Distorts MLK’s Legacy

Writes Examiner Columnist Gregory Kane:

Here‘s Sharpton’s reaction to Beck’s rally, taken from a story on the Web site huffingtonpost.com: “They have a right to rally. But what they don’t have the right to do is distort what Dr. King’s dream was all about.”

Now there may be plenty of black talking heads, spokespersons and so-called “leaders” across the country qualified to make that assessment. Unfortunately for Revvum Al, he ain‘t one of ’em.

Read more at the Washington Examiner: Sharpton, not Beck, distorts MLK’s legacy

Comments (29)

  • JohnLocke
    Posted on September 12, 2010 at 4:40pm

    Alright, then–according to Mr. Sharpton, Dr. King’s dream must NOT have been all about keeping God at the center of our lives…

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  • missmarie
    Posted on September 4, 2010 at 12:25pm

    I pray we see the truth, own the truth, and act on the truth. I lived my young adult life outside of Detroit in the late 70‘s and 80’s. Our suburbs were filled with love, tolerance, and respect for others – regardless of race. I didn’t live in a “white” community, I lived in a city filled with people from all walks of life. The communities surrounding Detroit thrived financially, were bustled with schools that excelled in education and achievement for all students, and moved past the divisions of race or religion. At the same time, the inner city of Detroit sweltered with hatred, criminal activity, and poverty. 30 years later…huh, I guess there are still a few unable to spot what the real problems truly are.

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  • Kirk Thrasher
    Posted on September 3, 2010 at 10:56pm

    MLK was a great man and made some of the best speeches I have ever heard and was willing to die for his great dream: a nation that judges a person by their character and not by the color of their skin. He was about trying to bring people together and would not be anything like Sharpton,Jackson or Wright by trying to divide white and black people. MLK would not think or say that the Tea Party or people trying to get this country back were racist and he would not use the Race Card like some have. Racism is serious and it should be stopped and when people try to use the Race Card like they do it cheapens it when it really happens like the boy who cried wolf. I am sick of being called a racist and I am not going to be afraid of being called a racist by people who are just using that as a way that is not true and something MLK would never approve of.

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  • JustBlazing
    Posted on September 3, 2010 at 10:15pm

    FYI…when MLK spoke, he never wore a bulletproof vest. He believed in his message of love…

    Beck on the other hand, a fear monger, cannot say the same….

    http://www.politicususa.com/en/beck-bulletproof-vest

     
    • Geri
      Posted on September 4, 2010 at 12:49pm

      Beck was responding to his wife’s request. How do you respond to your better half?

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    • saneromeo
      Posted on September 4, 2010 at 6:40pm

      Interesting point of view. If Beck had not worn the vest he would have been stupid if you think of the violence of the Left in the last year (the IRS plane crash, the G20 riots, the GreenPeace crazy at Discovery Channel bldg) and compare it to all of the violence of the tea parties (none)….

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    • greybeard
      Posted on September 4, 2010 at 9:56pm

      OMgosh BulletproofvestGate
      What distractive scoffers have focused on is a protective vest? As if it was silly if he had one on?
      Bear in mind -history- and the people with ‘the message of hate’ and their actions.

      these are just a FEW comments that I kept track of @glennbeck during the Rally —* [I removed their -names so hopefully not to draw any here]

      - Where is a tactical nuke when you need one

      - Today is probably the only day that you wished that the DC Sniper was still alive and free.

      - @- Is it wrong that I spend my thinking there has got to be some crazy on the side of decency
      willing to take him out? #glennbeck

      - I’m kind of hoping Glenn Beck inspires a riot today so he can be imprisoned as a terrorist or treasonist or some *hit.

      - Glenn Beck’s Messiah Complex: He Wants to Be a “Messiah?”— Cool, Make Him A Martyr!!

      -it sounds like #glennbeck is just begging to be assassinated. and if it happens, it will be well staged
      ********************************************************************************************
      One can only imagine the threatening mail Glenn recieved for daring to Honor America – her peoples – and faith.
      After the things we have seen -read- and experienced since the great discord uniter (who ignored Faith Hope n Charity) has fired up the left to get in our face – it is shameful that anyone has to protect themselves.

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  • Navyee
    Posted on September 2, 2010 at 3:25pm

    power corrupts. When men like Al get power no mater how well intentioned they first were it is now all about more power, and of course money. The reason why Men like Al have ruined Dr. Kings dream is that all they see is black and white. They are the first ones to call out color or to make an issue of color. Dr. king wanted everyone to be treated the same, no color. Al wants to be treated better to make up for past deeds.

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  • Carolynrr
    Posted on September 2, 2010 at 2:38pm

    First…let me congratulate Glenn Beck and the entire team for a very well done rally along with all the attendees. Sharpton could not admit that Beck had a good motive…and a good intention. He did not mention Arvieda King…and he couldn‘t remember the question O’Reilly posed to him and therefore took the approach that the people, somehow, were going to attack his rally verbally of physically. It was a very poor showing. Additionally….Obama…with his Mr. Beck and people like him like to stir things up was not warranted either. Does Obama have something against…Faith, Hope and Charity? Virtues…gee…he even used the Hope thing in his election. I guess he uses them when it serves his purpose…not his character.

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    • rsherry
      Posted on September 4, 2010 at 2:17pm

      We went to the Restoring Honor Rally and went over to the Al Sharpton group. There weren’t many and I took lots of photos to prove that. At the end of Beck’s rally, we passed there again and there may have been a dozen or so there, but that’s all. Sharpton does not like it when he is not in the spotlight. This is why he tries so hard to stir up trouble. It’s what he wants, whether he is right or wrong, does not matter. He loves the game. If everyone would just turn the lights off of him and ignored him, maybe he would just go away. He is an embarassment to himself.

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  • 2Confused
    Posted on September 2, 2010 at 12:40pm

    Sharpton is a man who has made his living by making his own kind victims. Instead of encouraging them to be responsible for their actions, to take the initiative to do well, he tells them to protest, that tey are “owed” by society. That they are entitled to a better life, but never does he tell them they should work for that better life.

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  • jerseypatriot
    Posted on September 1, 2010 at 3:39pm

    As a man who judges people by the content of their character and not the color of their skin, i am sorry Al i must tell you, You my friend are no MLK. “Give man a fish and you will feed him for the day, teach man how to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime.” Oh i am sorry, silly of me trying to educate a “Rev.’

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  • GDFKingTigerTank
    Posted on September 1, 2010 at 3:02pm

    The socialist snakes are being driven so out of their minds that they’re eating themselves. What a wonderful sight it is.

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  • ARCHON
    Posted on September 1, 2010 at 11:23am

    al sharptone distorts America.

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  • FaithHopeCharity2
    Posted on September 1, 2010 at 3:25am

    Sharpton’s 15 minutes have long passed. He is a hate monger. How is doing “his people” any good? He creates hatred, which creates more hatred, which ….. on and on. Sharpton is NO MLK that is for sure!

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  • joeyrussell
    Posted on August 31, 2010 at 10:58pm

    Sharpton has NEVER known or understood what MLK’s dream was all about. It‘s funny how those most recognized as civil rights leaders today wouldn’t know civil rights if they hit them in the face.
    If everyone these hypocritical people hated were forced to give up all current and future possessions it still wouldn’t be enough for them. They are angry for the sake of being angry and you can’t reason with someone like that.

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  • dabbo
    Posted on August 31, 2010 at 11:09am

    I knew full well before going to the rally that the people would be kind, respectful, and above reproach….but then no conservative is above reproach are they?

    This is yet another glaring example of the media exposing themselves for what they are, liars and propagandists.

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  • ca2474
    Posted on August 31, 2010 at 5:18am

    aye he missed his chance, he should have joined. sad they hold blacks back more then bring them fourth. the black individual can be and do so much more then there leaders think. if i go back to late 1700s ironicly the first death of the revolution was black, if my history is correct. if blacks whites would just stand united, theres no telling were this country can be….

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  • risenshine
    Posted on August 31, 2010 at 2:52am

    When Sharpton and his ilk speak, Dr. King must be crying. Sharpton is so wrapped up in his own aggrandizement that he can’t see that joining the Restoring Honor rally would have been a realization of Dr. King’s dream. How sad.

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  • Damage6
    Posted on August 31, 2010 at 2:20am

    I only have 2 words for “Reverend” Al. TAWANA BRAWLEY nuff said

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  • nitendoraku
    Posted on August 31, 2010 at 12:51am

    You all need to ignore this man. He thrives on the attention – financially.

     
    • jerseypatriot
      Posted on September 1, 2010 at 3:18pm

      The “Rev” is looking into the future and he is seeing himself irrelevent. When we take responsibility for ourselves, then the Al’s of this great nation will have to do what most americans do. Make a living for themselves thru sweat,tears,hard work and the Grace of God.

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  • TPARTY RADIO
    Posted on August 30, 2010 at 11:45pm

    Sharpton does not distort as much as exploit MLK’s legacy.

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  • Cynewulf
    Posted on August 30, 2010 at 11:12pm

    Reagan:

    “Abraham Lincoln freed the black man. In many ways, Dr. King freed the white man. How did he accomplish this tremendous feat? Where others — white and black — preached hatred, he taught the principles of love and nonviolence. We can be so thankful that Dr. King raised his mighty eloquence for love and hope rather than for hostility and bitterness. He took the tension he found in our nation, a tension of injustice, and channeled it for the good of America and all her people.”

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    • Perseus
      Posted on August 31, 2010 at 10:31pm

      You would think that all the blood and treasure spilled in the Civil War would be enough of a sacrifice…

      The more you do for some people the less satisfied they are…

      Spare the rod spoils the child…

      Welfare teaches young men to be dependant on women, then mooch off women, then prey off women.

      There is a saying in the hood…

      If you don’t raise your children right the police will have to do it.

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  • Gay Bee
    Posted on August 30, 2010 at 10:06pm

    I heard Sharpton on The O’Reilly Factor tonight ask Bill what part of the Restoring Honor event was actionable. Ummm, REVEREND Al, what part of “turn to God” don’t you understand? If Jon Stewart needs to write Glenn a check then so does Sharpton. This man has made an entire career off of other people’s work. Talk about distorting a dream…

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  • Margie10
    Posted on August 30, 2010 at 9:53pm

    Ain’t that the truth? Sharpton is an embarrassment. I think MLK would smack him upside his head for being such a racist.

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    • Perseus
      Posted on August 31, 2010 at 10:40pm

      I liked it when M.L.K. was shot dead the Reverend Jackson rolled in M.L.K. blood and went back to Chicago with the blood still on his shirt claiming he was now the new leader of the Civil Rights movement.

      Wolf in sheep’s clothing.

       
    • TheValiantWatcher
      Posted on September 3, 2010 at 1:38pm

      The statements that Rev. Sharpton make are usually angry hateful rhetoric, his racism is like a cloud that hangs over his face. Frankly, I’ve never been more disgusted with the man…

      PS: Margie10, I’d like to get my own forum picture on here how did you get yours set up?

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