Coretta Scott King, Why all the fuss?

Published on February 7, 2006 By Moderateman In US Domestic

What’s the deal about Coretta Scott King?

If I see one more tribute to the dead wife of slain black leader Martin Luther King I am going to scream.

So what? She died, what’s the big deal? All this flying flags at half-mast for what reason? She was no national hero, She did nothing great, and her big claim to fame is her husband was killed.

Where were all the tributes when Jackie Kennedy died? Where was her body laid in state?

This is just more politically correct garbage; if she were white there would not be such a display.

How have we let America fall into such a place that we “honor” someone not for what she did, but for the color of her skin?

Comments (Page 3)

DJBandit

on Feb 09, 2006

I have to believe that many of the people who worked hard to make anything better for everyone else was not looking to be recognized for their accomplishments in a way of have a day or even a month for them. I doubt MLKJ thought that if he did what he did he would become famous (like Sharmpton and Jackson), he did it for his people, for those who could not fend for themselves, for those who needed a voice to speak for them, not for self proclamation, or personal gain.

Moderateman

on Feb 09, 2006

Reply By: DJBanditPosted: Thursday, February 09, 2006I have to believe that many of the people who worked hard to make anything better for everyone else was not looking to be recognized for their accomplishments in a way of have a day or even a month for them. I doubt MLKJ thought that if he did what he did he would become famous (like Sharmpton and Jackson), he did it for his people, for those who could not fend for themselves, for those who needed a voice to speak for them, not for self proclamation, or personal gain.

that is the BIG diference between coretta and sharpton, jackson, She did it because she was class and heart personified, while sharpton and jaackson are only concerned with keeping the races as divided as possible in order to line their pockets with 30 pieces of silver!

Moderateman

on Feb 09, 2006

Reply By: foreverserenityPosted: Thursday, February 09, 2006

what wonderful insight forever!

I would settle for just one day called big nose Jew of Turkish descent history day.

Dr Guy

on Feb 09, 2006

This is what I believe many people admired about her. She did put up with a lot, she did stand by her husband's side, she did protect her children in times of adversary, this is what most people remembered.

that is why I think she is as good as Rosa Parks. She did not seek greatness, she had it thrust upon her. And even after Martin, she showed it. She never attacked. She was always speaking FOR someone, and not against anyone.

While I think the ceremony has gone too far, it does not add or detract from my admiration from a very strong lady, and one to be admired. A position that Hillary Clinton will never achieve. She does not have what it takes, what Rosa and Coretta had.

Dr Guy

on Feb 09, 2006

As for White History month, why not? There should also be a Chinese History month and a Native American History Month. In fact, for every race that we have in this country, there should be a month to celebrate their history. I think that's a bloody good idea. And I'm not being sarcastic.

I wish you were. I would think we should have a history month. And include all.

HC1240

on Feb 09, 2006

Sorry to say this, but it's appeasement at work with a dash of politics, if they wanted to honor her life so mush why then did they {the dems} turn it into a circus?

Exactly. What could have been a beautiful tribute was turned into a political bash-fest. That in itself disgusted me.

As for the rest, I think it was excessive and not warranted.

Moderateman

on Feb 09, 2006

Reply By: Dr. GuyPosted: Thursday, February 09, 2006

She was always speaking FOR someone, and not against anyone.

and she did it with class and grace, never once looking to line her pockets.

She has my respect for the way she lived life, she talked the talk and walked the walk.

Moderateman

on Feb 09, 2006

Reply By: HC...Posted: Thursday, February 09, 2006Sorry to say this, but it's appeasement at work with a dash of politics, if they wanted to honor her life so mush why then did they {the dems} turn it into a circus?Exactly. What could have been a beautiful tribute was turned into a political bash-fest. That in itself disgusted me. As for the rest, I think it was excessive and not warranted.

once again left showed what they are made of, hatred, spite and a distinct lack of CLASS!

Dr Guy

on Feb 09, 2006

and she did it with class and grace, never once looking to line her pockets.

She has my respect for the way she lived life, she talked the talk and walked the walk.

Amen Brother!

Myrrander

on Feb 09, 2006

I haven't waded through the responses to your post, Mod, so this is just a bit to you and not anybody else who posted.

I have to say, one of my reactions to the entire affair was the same as yours, "Why all the fuss?" After looking at the grandstanding speeches by many at her funeral, I thought it ever so much the harder. GW Bush's speech was actually one of the best, because he didn't seem to pursue any agenda -- and when I'M saying that Dubya was the high point, you know this thing was flawed.

Mrs. King tried hard to consolidate the many disparate views of the civil rights movement that existed at the time of, and after, her husband's death, and so I respect her for that. But the orgy of guilt and "looking right" that was her funeral? Oh, it was PC bullshit at its worst.

The cable news channels showed umpteen hours and updates, so they can say they love black people. NPR the same. It wasn't any real statement, just a chance for people to pretend that they give a shit about something other than their political stances.

that's it for me, I was disgusted by the whole circus.

cheers.

davad70

on Feb 10, 2006

She does not have what it takes, what Rosa and Coretta had.

No...she doesn't. Nor do tens of millions of other women in this country.

It's pretty sad when so many people on this thread are crying foul at people using her death as a political pulpit, and then you do pretty much the same thing. This has nothing to do with Hillary, yet you seized the opportunity to contrast this woman with Hillary for the sole purpose of putting Hillary down. Lot's of women aren't made from the same stuff as Mrs. King, so there's no need to fault her for that. Aren't there enough arrows to fire at Hillary other than Mrs. King?

cmorton

on Feb 10, 2006

ParaTed2k

on Feb 10, 2006

The point you are trying to make, RACIST, is that Race is All that seems to matter to you. I don't give a flyin' fig what kind of blood is "corsing" through your veins. Apparently you don't care about Humans, you only care about Skin.

cmorton

on Feb 10, 2006

ParaTed2k

on Feb 10, 2006

Ok, Racist:

Dr. Bill Cosby: Comedian, educator.

Gen. Colin Powell: U.S. Army Retiree, Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of staff, National Security Advisor, Secretary of State. Founder of "America's Promise Alliance for Youth.

Dr. Condoleeza Rice: Secretary of State, National Security Advisor, Special Assistant to the Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Certified Genius.

Dr. Walter E. Williams: One of the top economists of our time. Educator and tenured professor at George Mason University.

George Washington Carver: Pioneer in Agriculture, some of his ideas and innovations are still being used in that field today. Inventor of Peanut Butter, Peanut Oil, and many other uses for peanuts.

Willian Still: Considered the "Father of the Underground Railroad". Worked with organizations like The Quakers, Methodists, Baptists, and other abolishionists, to help runaway slaves escape to free states.

James Baskette: Actor, won an Oscar for his role as Uncle Remus in Song of the South in 1946.

Louis Armstrong: Musician/Singer/Actor, pioneer in New Orleans and Big Band Jazz, Beat the Beatles for the #1 song spot in 1964 with his song "Hello Dolly".

Johnny Allen Hendrix (better known as James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix: U.S. Paratrooper (26 jumps), innovative guitar player, singer. Blew away guitar greats of his time like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Pete Townsend, and Jeff Beck. After the fiasco tour where he opened for The Monkees, no band or artist would agree to follow his performances.

These people are pioneers in their fields, educators, entertainers and leaders. Each distinguished themselves in their own right. There isn't a person alive that can't use these people as positive role models in whatever endeavor they pursue. Were they perfect, I hope not. Would we want to emulate everything about each one, absolutely not. However, each one took the talents and drive they started with and magnified it to bring them to the top of their games. They all faced bigotry, racism, and the small mindedness of others, but didn't let it hold them down. Even if I didn't know anything else about them, that would be enough for me to praise them as role models.

There are a few that come to mind.

As for Coretta Scot King, I didn't know much about her. I don't think she deserved the honors reserved for Presidents because she wasn't a President. That doesn't mean I don't think she should be respected for her accomplishments, on the contrary, I thought Prs. Clinton and Prs. Bush's eulogies at her funeral were great honors to her. I also thought all the crap about WMD, Wire Taps and other political statements were a direct slap in the face to her memory that should never have been put up with, much less applauded.

You say her life was spent in service to others. I have no reason to doubt that, it's too bad more "speakers" at her funeral couldn't have found it more appropriate to bring up some of those than to take personal shots at someone who was only there to honor her.

I don't call you a racist because I think you hate people based on race, that would make you a bigot and I haven't read anything that would lead me to believe that of you. I call you a racist because race is the only thing that seems to matter to you.

You don't seem to care that Irish, Chinese and others were systemically kept from jobs, refused service in restaurants and hotels, denied any educational opportunities, sold into endentured servitude and killed at the whims of others with no legal recourse.

You don't seem to care about the atrocities committed against anyone but those who happen to have skin dark enough for them to matter to you.

Your great grandparents were slaves. While they were slaves, my ancestors were being killed and raped by order of the Governor of The State of Missouri.

Both our ancestors had hopes that their posterity would rise above the horrors of their day and live free, happy and productive lives. You have what they could only dream about... what they did for you has already been done, what you do with your freedom is completely up to you.

Personally, I'd rather honor my ancestors by helping people to have a better future, not work to make people pay for the horrors of the past.

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