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Posted on January 17, 2022 by beth

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Filed under acceptance, action, activism, community, compassion, equality, martin luther king jr., peace, protest and tagged activism, compassion, equal rights, equality, humanity, justice, kindness, martin luther king, mlk day, peace, the final word | 58 Comments

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Brad Osborne on January 17, 2022 at 5:12 am said:

Amen!

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 5:33 am said:
  
  yes –
  
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merrildsmith on January 17, 2022 at 5:22 am said:

I think he’d be disappointed now.

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 5:33 am said:
  
  i do, too
  
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beetleypete on January 17, 2022 at 5:41 am said:

I have no doubt he will be turning in his grave.
Best wishes, Pete.

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 7:21 am said:
  
  I think. so
  
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ladysighs on January 17, 2022 at 5:59 am said:

Unforgettable Words
There will always be those who want to brush off, rebuff, reject words of compassionate leaders.
Thank goodness there are more that accept, agree and approve of those words.

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Sadje on January 17, 2022 at 6:16 am said:

I hope so too. If you don’t have hope, What do we have?

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 7:21 am said:
  
  exactly right, sadje
  
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  - Sadje on January 17, 2022 at 7:30 am said:
    
    🙏🏼
    
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markbialczak on January 17, 2022 at 7:29 am said:

Thank you for sharing on his day, Beth.

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:41 pm said:
  
  His words are so mighty
  
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BACK ROADS AND OTHER STORIES on January 17, 2022 at 7:42 am said:

So far, this is not happening 😥

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:40 pm said:
  
  We’re clearly not there yet, and lots of work to do
  
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ivor20 on January 17, 2022 at 7:45 am said:

His words are still powerfully true ..

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:40 pm said:
  
  They really are, ivor
  
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josborne17602 on January 17, 2022 at 7:50 am said:

I will always have more hope than cynicism. It’s not over until it’s over, after all…

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:39 pm said:
  
  I am the same
  
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Chatter Master on January 17, 2022 at 8:27 am said:

Amen. And I think his hope is alive and strong.

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:39 pm said:
  
  I do too
  
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valenciartist on January 17, 2022 at 8:40 am said:

Unfortunately mankind has not really reached that stage of morality. A sad commentary…

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:39 pm said:
  
  I hope we get there
  
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  - valenciartist on January 17, 2022 at 5:58 pm said:
    
    So do I Beth…
    
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philosophermouseofthehedge on January 17, 2022 at 8:45 am said:

THere’s always those who want to edit greatness – instead of thinking “Hey, this is a great idea.”

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:38 pm said:
  
  Yes, always
  
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quiall on January 17, 2022 at 9:30 am said:

He spoke for all of us and he spoke the truth. His way will save us all.

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:38 pm said:
  
  I’m in
  
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Jim Stewart on January 17, 2022 at 10:03 am said:

Amen.

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:37 pm said:
  
  Yes
  
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hitandrun1964 on January 17, 2022 at 10:20 am said:

I think he’s wrong. I wish I didn’t.

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:37 pm said:
  
  I don’t, but I’m an eternal optimist
  
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pIEdTyPe on January 17, 2022 at 10:59 am said:

I’d like to agree with him, but I’m not that optimistic these days.

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:36 pm said:
  
  I haven’t given up –
  
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insearchofitall on January 17, 2022 at 11:18 am said:

We were moving forward then we had a 4 year setback. Lets hope we go forward again because I want that too. It’s time.

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:36 pm said:
  
  Onward!
  
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Connie L Cousins on January 17, 2022 at 12:53 pm said:

I am fortunate to have hope each day, although I recognize the discord and hate. We have to go forward with love or what do we have?

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Connie L Cousins on January 17, 2022 at 12:53 pm said:

I am fortunate to have hope each day, although I recognize the discord and hate. We have to go forward with love or what do we have?

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:34 pm said:
  
  Right
  
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Erika on January 17, 2022 at 2:31 pm said:

I so believe!!!

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:34 pm said:
  
  Same!
  
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Martha Kennedy on January 17, 2022 at 3:22 pm said:

I think every person who goes out their front door with goodwill has the power to change the world. I believe that. I don’t think it takes more than that. ❤

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- beth on January 17, 2022 at 3:34 pm said:
  
  I so agree, Martha
  
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johnlmalone on January 17, 2022 at 6:29 pm said:

he was a great man with great vision; we need to remember his wise words

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- beth on January 18, 2022 at 4:27 am said:
  
  and to take action based on them
  
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  - johnlmalone on January 18, 2022 at 4:44 am said:
    
    definitely !
    
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Gunta on January 17, 2022 at 8:19 pm said:

Yes!

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- beth on January 18, 2022 at 4:27 am said:
  
  ❤
  
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petespringerauthor on January 17, 2022 at 8:27 pm said:

We can do so much better as a civilization.

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- beth on January 18, 2022 at 4:27 am said:
  
  we certainly can
  
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Jeff Flesch on January 17, 2022 at 10:40 pm said:

Absolute truth. ❤️❤️

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- beth on January 18, 2022 at 4:27 am said:
  
  yes –
  
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prejila on January 18, 2022 at 6:17 am said:

Very nice

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- beth on January 18, 2022 at 6:54 am said:
  
  Thank you
  
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Norah on January 18, 2022 at 6:40 am said:

Wonderful.

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- beth on January 18, 2022 at 6:51 am said:
  
  ❤️
  
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Tara on January 26, 2022 at 4:47 pm said:

Hope and keep trying.

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- beth on January 26, 2022 at 5:59 pm said:
  
  Yes
  
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