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The National Park Service is probably the best agency in the entire American federal government. I have been to about 45 different states, and NPS-administered

by kevmo 8y ago

The National Park Service is probably the best agency in the entire American federal government. I have been to about 45 different states, and NPS-administered properties represent the most consistently positive contact I've ever had with the government. Additionally, the properties that NPS administers are the most majestic places I have found in America. They are critical protectors of America's natural and historical heritage. It's great and fitting that they are taking over MLK's home. He is one of the most consequential leaders America has ever had. Had he not been assassinated, he probably would have become President. On a related note: I spend a lot of time thinking and reading about and using infrastructure. I have a fantasy project wherein the USA draws down some percentage of its bloated rank-and-file military and instead establishes funding for an NPS park ranger to work at every school in America. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Park_Service https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Park_Service

Mediterraneo10 8y ago
> Had he not been assassinated, he probably would have become President. That is a stretch, I think. As bold and inspiring a legacy that MLK left after his death, just think about what he faced while he was still alive. His turn in his last years from fighting solely against racial injustice towards also advocating for victims of capitalism of whatever race proved to be polarizing for the American public and it may have threatened his chances for elected office. Plus, his sexual life, as we now know, was eavesdropped on by the FBI and it is not hard to imagine that being used in a smear campaign if he ran for office.
- perfmode 8y ago
  You discount his ability to shape his environment. He was not just a peg to fit into a hole. He had the charisma and vision to challenge assumptions.
  - metildaa 8y ago
    Charisma and a vision of a better future within reach is a great tool for rallying the masses, even if you have skeletons in your closet. MLK was hated by most Americans when he was alive, but looking at past presidents, its totally possible his high turnout minority could have overwhelmed what turned out of the rest of the electorate at the polls.
RemarkableMan 8y ago
America would never have had a President with Communist associations like MLK.

by kevmo 8y ago

Mediterraneo10 8y ago

> Had he not been assassinated, he probably would have become President. That is a stretch, I think. As bold and inspiring a legacy that MLK left after his death, just think about what he faced while he was still alive. His turn in his last years from fighting solely against racial injustice towards also advocating for victims of capitalism of whatever race proved to be polarizing for the American public and it may have threatened his chances for elected office. Plus, his sexual life, as we now know, was eavesdropped on by the FBI and it is not hard to imagine that being used in a smear campaign if he ran for office.

perfmode 8y ago
You discount his ability to shape his environment. He was not just a peg to fit into a hole. He had the charisma and vision to challenge assumptions.
- metildaa 8y ago
  Charisma and a vision of a better future within reach is a great tool for rallying the masses, even if you have skeletons in your closet. MLK was hated by most Americans when he was alive, but looking at past presidents, its totally possible his high turnout minority could have overwhelmed what turned out of the rest of the electorate at the polls.

RemarkableMan 8y ago

America would never have had a President with Communist associations like MLK.