Published: April 30, 2008 05:01 pm            

In Your View — 05/01/08

King left legacy worth emulating

Forty years after Martin Luther King Jr. was killed in Memphis, Dr. King’s life is still having a huge impact on America and the world. I was 30 when King was assassinated. I saw him speak several times on national television and was always impressed by the content of what he said, his humility and humanity.

Not for a moment was he motivated to lead the civil rights movement in order to win a Nobel Peace Prize, have streets, schools named for him, and even have a national holiday in his honor. His main motivation was to do God’s will. From what Dr. King said about the Vietnam War, it’s evident he would be speaking out prophetically today against America's invasion and occupation of Iraq.

Martin Luther King Jr., a mere mortal, attained immortality by doing justice, loving kindness, walking humbly with his God. What a legacy for Americans and our neighbors worldwide to emulate!

Paul L. Whiteley Sr., Louisville



The income tax should be repealed

George Bush's economic stimulus package will give individuals who have an income between $3,000 and $75,000 check amounts of $300 to $600, according to www.jbs.org/. Married taxpayers who earn up to $150,000 will receive $1,200.

Critics of the measure include congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul, who says, “I am in favor of taxpayers getting some of their money back. However temporary tax cuts and one-time rebates will not ‘fix’ the economy. What we desperately need right now is real deep significant tax cuts that are enabled by big spending cuts and reduction of government waste that is so rampant.”

I agree. The government is merely returning money that was ours to start with. Instead Congress should abolish the income tax and give us the freedom to invest in unregulated production for prosperity.

Frank M. Pelteson, Las Vegas, Nev.

        

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