As the nation remembers the tremendous legacy of Dr. King, the Oregon Senate Republicans honored his legacy of non-violence and peaceful protest.

Through Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Americans were shown how non-violence could catalyze some of the greatest reforms in the nation’s history.

Many try to use Dr. King’s legacy to push their political agenda while tossing aside what his example means for America today.

His wisdom of non-violence and peaceful protest still rings true. As he said in his 1964 Nobel lecture, “Violence is immoral because it thrives on hatred rather than love… violence ends up defeating itself. It creates bitterness in the survivors and brutality in the destroyers.”

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“What is clear from Dr. King’s writing and teachings is that he would detest the violence that has taken over many American city streets in the name of ‘justice’. Today, we should remember Dr. King for what he actually did and advocated for. His incredible sacrifice is a lesson for all of us,” said Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend).


--Bruce Armstrong

Post Date: 2022-01-17 20:47:20

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