Free Movie Monday, Jan 16, 2012, Martin Luther King, Jr. Biography

Welcome to Free Movie Monday, Jan 16, 2012. Today's movie is short, but fitting since today is MLK day. Many know Martin Luther King, Jr. by his famous "I have a dream" speech, but he did accomplish more than that.

When I think of Martin Luther King, Jr., I think of the words he preached. I believe that if he truly meant what he said, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character" he meant it without a double standard. His four little children should have the rights of an American, in the United States of America, whether they are black or white or any other race, as long as they are citizens of the USA.

Often when civil rights history is presented, it is presented in the context of how poorly African Americans have been treated, for which there is no excuse. However, as we continue to progress, I see Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words becoming the standard for the philosophy of equality for all. Racism, which includes any philosophy of racial supremacy, should not exist, whether it's whites being racist against blacks or blacks being racists against whites or Asians being racist against any other race or Hispanics or anyone else. We are all children of God, and we should see each other the way God sees us.

Therefore, it shouldn't matter whether Obama is the first black president. What should matter is whether he is a good president. It shouldn't matter how many students in a class are black, white, Asian, Hispanic or any other race. What should matter is that each student is American, and that each student does his or her best to learn the skills they need. It shouldn't matter if an illegal alien is Hispanic, or any other race, and their race should not indicate how they are treated. What should matter is that they are in the USA illegally. When we've reached true equality, race won't even be an issue. The only race we'll see is the American race, and on a grander scale, the human race. We are, after all, riding this planet around the sun together. The issue will be whether we conduct ourselves properly, treat each other with respect and dignity, work hard, and make correct choices. Then will we be judged by the content of our character.