One of the main points that I thought was important that no one really touched upon was the fact that he opened the speech saying "We are here in a general sense because first and foremost we are American citizens, (That’s right) and we are determined to apply our citizenship to the fullness of its meaning. (Yeah. That’s right) We are here also because of our love for democracy, (Yes) and because of our deep-seated belief that democracy transformed from thin paper to thick action (Yes) is the greatest form of government on earth."
I feel as if his knowledge of what it takes to be an American citizen is a strong understanding. He knows what he wants to achieve and he knows how he is going to do it. He couldn't possibly do it on his own and in this speech he is seeking the help of his fellow Americans.
"You know, my friends, there comes a time when people get tired of being trampled over by the iron feet of oppression. [Sustained applause] There comes a time, my friends, when people get tired of being plunged across the abyss of humiliation, where they’d experienced the bleakness of nagging despair. (Keep talking) There comes a time when people get tired of being pushed out of the glittering sunlight of life’s July and left standing amid the piercing chill of an alpine November. [Applause] There comes a time"
MLK JR was a man of many brilliant words. He knew what it was going to take in order to get people to support him. I feel that could even be linked to today's society. A lot of people respected Obama not only for how he is as a person, but for how well he speaks to a large group of people. He gained a lot of respect that way and that is a very admirable trait that most average people don't possess. MLK had that same trait and just like Obama won the election, MLK won the hearts of the people and got them to follow him.
- Mary Chambers
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