Republicans are Hypocrites and Both Parties Are Cowards
Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Real heroes are rare. Some Americans look to celebrities and call them heroes. Accomplished athletes are frequently referred to as role models or heroes. I guess I have a different thought process. Only a handful of individuals in my lifetime are worthy of such extreme adulation. A number of historical figures who lived before me were undoubtedly worthy of the title. However, since I was born in 1946, there are only a few who I believe accomplished something of such great importance that truly can be considered worthy of the ultimate form of recognition. One of my heroes should be of no surprise to anyone. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of principle, morals, and always true to his personal beliefs. His peaceful protests were instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. His words were not only inspirational, they are as relative and important today as they were in the 1960’s. He gave his life fighting for what he believed in: nothing can be ...