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February 09, 2006

The King at King's Funeral

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When the very issues central to the life work of Coretta Scott King are being eroded by the misguided, her eulogists were not supposed to mention it. After all, the President was there (having been shamed into attending -- another big one, like Katrina, he almost missed). He was released from his padded cell for the day, and his policies were questioned --policies that are in stark contrast to all that Mrs. King stood for. He looked uncomfortable. It's hard to hear that there those who think you are behaving criminally, when you never have to listen to any of that nonsense.

Many in the mainstream media are complaining that the mention of wiretapping, affirmative action, and crippling cuts to every program that serves the poor, were not relevant material for King's eulogy. The Real King cannot be criticized, especially to his face. Those who dare must be punished.

By the way, who was it, over at MSNBC, that assigned Kate O'Beirne, author of the neoconservative-commissioned piece of pulp " Women Who Make The World Worse", (did she inadvertently leave King out of her book?), to do the live commentary on the funeral? You have to go out of your way to find someone who doesn't admire Coretta King very much --maybe Ann Coulter, but even SHE was there paying respects (?!?).

\Since detractors are not allowed their usual forums in the House, Senate or the Media, an internationally broadcast funeral seems a perfect place for the expression of dissent.

Photo note; Tulips (get it?) - in light and shadow. A floral tribute to Coretta Scott King

Posted by Dakota at February 9, 2006 06:32 AM