Nebraska Democratic Party: We Pause to Honor and Reflect

We Pause to Honor and Reflect

Jan 20, 10:26 AM CST

– by Eric Fought | Send this to a friend

As someone who is older (I was born in 1951), I am always moved by this day. I lived through the turbulent 60’s. That time left such a mark on my generation. We are living up to and recovering from those days even 40 years later.

Martin Luther King, Jr. always seemed to be a somewhat reluctant icon. He seemed to be truly driven by his faith and his time more that any other leader we tend to show reverence. He never seemed to be driven by anything other than moving people forward.

We have moved forward. There is now much more tolerance and compassion than there were in those times. But, the remembrance also brings to mind how far we still need to go. Federal indifference to Katrina victims, the racist tone to much of the immigration debate and indifference to world opinion of our foreign policy are just few of the reminders of the length we need to move.

As we go into one of the most important elections of our time, today is a good day to remember why we are doing this. We too need to continue to move people forward.
— Matt Connealy Jan 20, 02:36 PM CST #
Agreed Matt, Dr. King and the movement inspired by his words and actions achieved great things in a time when such ideas seemed impossible. Yet recent events in our great nation display that we have a long way to go, but I have the faith that we can move our country forward.
— Mike Nellis Jan 20, 03:51 PM CST #
I just listened to MLK’s speech on the Washington Mall. How could anyone not be inspired by that speech. I talked to my kids about how he changed a nation with his speeches and his acts … how it is possible to be transformed by someones words.
I do also feel there is a need for sound leadership involved behind the words of inspirational speakers. It’s all a great civics lesson.

This election is so historical, so significant, so much of what was fought for in the 1960’s. I’m very proud to be part of these times … to see a diverse choice of candidates for the highest position in this country. Hurray for us!
— Marian Ingwersen Jan 20, 06:20 PM CST #