[dfwgator]

I would rather see Malcolm X Day. Malcolm at least had some conservative beliefs. He knew liberal programs would destroy the Black community, he believed in the Second Amendment, and self-reliance. Once he broke away from the kooks at the N.O.I, he became much mellower in his overt racism. Of course Calypso Louis and pals wouldn't let him get away with it.

[peacebaby]

Just cruising this discussion, and can't believe some of the self-rightous and angry comments I'm reading.

I don't care much for this MLK holiday, but like Javeline it is my opinion that while MLK wasn't perfect, he did do good for a lot of people for which he should be respected..

This type of holier-than-thou rants will give us Republicans a bad rap.

Can't we be more humble and kind? None of us is above reproach.

[A Jovial Cad]

I agree--Malcom X was the real deal when it came to fighting for the injustices he saw all around him. Didn't agree much with him on a good many things, but there's no doubting that he was honest, forthright, brave, and moral. And he didn't indulge in that silky talk meant to soothe the guilt of white liberal ears: when Malcom X had something to say, no one had any trouble understanding it.

A Malcom X National Holiday would be much preferable, hands down.