ruveyn wrote:
Chevand wrote:
You and I may differ in opinion, but personally, I feel that the obsolescence of the practice of turning fire hoses on fellow Americans is a pretty powerful result (not that the speech alone was what caused it, of course, but I'd say it certainly contributed).
"Not that the speech caused it..." You make my point. Thank you.
ruveyn
Don't twist my words. I didn't say "Not that the speech caused it...". I said "Not that the speech
alone was what caused it". I said that, because I'd be remiss if I gave
all the credit for the achievements of the Civil Rights Movement to Dr. King alone, as there were unsung millions of others who did their part, standing up to the fire hoses and dogs, protesting at lunch counters, and fighting for a future where all Americans had the same rights. However, the March on Washington, and the speech itself, are still important milestones in the movement, because they got the nation's attention and directed it toward the efforts of the movement.
17 Jan 2011, 12:07 pm
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