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> 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 dea
by 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 agoYou 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 agoCharisma 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.