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Monday, November 24, 2014
RFK, Indianapolis, April 4, 1964
Only big city that did not riot after Dr. King was killed: best speech ever?
2 comments:
Anonymous
said...
It would be difficult to imagine a politician of today quoting Aeschylus. All they can do now is twist the Bible to fit their depraved and narrow views. Why in this country do we almost have to be ashamed to publicly appreciate the gifts of beauty and knowledge to be found in great literature?
I don't think it is shame, Anonymous, as much as it is ignorance and stupidity. Blame our educational system. Teachers can do only so much in a world hurtling forward with inane technology. Literature is grossly underappreciated.
This magnificent speech by Bobby Kennedy can stand on its own. I think the overly dramatic music was distracting and unnecessary.
Thanks for posting, Ed.
Should have been read in Ferguson, MO. In fact, it still CAN be read in Ferguson.
2 comments:
It would be difficult to imagine a politician of today quoting Aeschylus. All they can do now is twist the Bible to fit their depraved and narrow views. Why in this country do we almost have to be ashamed to publicly appreciate the gifts of beauty and knowledge to be found in great literature?
I don't think it is shame, Anonymous, as much as it is ignorance and stupidity. Blame our educational system. Teachers can do only so much in a world hurtling forward with inane technology. Literature is grossly underappreciated.
This magnificent speech by Bobby Kennedy can stand on its own. I think the overly dramatic music was distracting and unnecessary.
Thanks for posting, Ed.
Should have been read in Ferguson, MO. In fact, it still CAN be read in Ferguson.
We have lost all perspective. So sad.
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