When silence is betrayal - John Edwards speech

** Every second the warfare in Iraq continues - I won't call it a war because there really is no "enemy, just fighting - we support the murderous and suicidal actions of our government. John Edwards, a presidential candidate, articulates our moral obligation in terms of vision of the 20th century's moral giant, Martin Luther King, Jr. Opposing this country's actions doesn't mean we have no obligations to the country we destroyed in the process of trying to save it (which we weren't really trying to do anyway). But it does mean we need to stop supporting our aggressive killing of Iraqis. The following is from HuffPosts's Ari Melber.

To celebrate Reverend Martin Luther King this week, John Edwards delivered a stern anti-war speech at Harlem's Riverside Church, where King famously spoke out against the Vietnam war. Edwards cited Rev. King's anti-war legacy, clasped hands with his son, Martin Luther King III, and called on Congress to stop funding the war.

"If you're in Congress and you know this war is going in the wrong direction, it is no longer enough to study your options and keep your own counsel. Silence is betrayal. Speak out, and stop this escalation now," said Edwards.
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But is this really the way to celebrate Reverend Martin Luther King? With political speeches, war debates and arguments over what his legacy means?

In a word, yes.

Reverend King was a politician and an activist. He knew the only way to solve America's most fundamental problems was through protest and political debate. As Americans commemorate his leadership and courage this week, we should continue his tradition of protest, politics and social change.

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