[Psycho_Bunny]

It would be appropriate for 4 presidents to be at Dr. King's funeral (had he not been murdered and ended up living until today) but I don't understand why they're attending Mrs. King's funeral.

Is this race-pandering or was she a power in race relations?  Or is it out of respect for her husbands work?  I honestly don't know.

[blu]

I think it's out of respect for her husband's work. Since he died, she has done three major things: Made his birthday a national holiday. Established his museum. Continued to speak on civil rights.

[lugsoul]

My daughter's entire school system is closed for this funeral today.

Someone explain that one for me...

[T. P. Pole]

Is this race-pandering or was she a power in race relations? Or is it out of respect for her husbands work? I honestly don't know.

Race-pandering it is. Can you imagine the howling from the left if President Bush did not attend?

If abortion doesn't cause the civil war, this race-baiting will.

[One Proud Dad]

PC crap. I have family that served this country with distinction some died doing it and no President ever came to their funeral. She did less than any Soldier/Marine/Airman who died for his/her country in combat.

[MineralMan]

"Is this race-pandering or was she a power in race relations? "

Mrs. King has served as a symbol of her husband's work, and has been active in the civil rights arena all along. She is highly respected by many, including the current President Bush.

Googling her and reading her biography will give you a better picture.