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shedrick Wrote: Jul 20, 2012 9:43 AM

Thomas Sowell is the most intelligent writer I have the privilege of reading. He is not an African American role model... he is a role model to all races and gender. His story is far more challenging and inspirational than our president's. Sadly... he is treated with contempt, for his conservative ideology; by the minorities who should herald his success and achievements. It makes me wonder how Dr. King would be received in today's society. He stood for God, equality, peace, and opportunity. I don't think his message would resonate with minorities any more.

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bob250 Wrote: Jul 20, 2012 10:46 AM

i agree with Mr. Sowell completely and you as well shedrick....

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Jerome49 Wrote: Jul 20, 2012 10:12 AM

I agree with your assessment.

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Marion69 Wrote: Jul 20, 2012 9:55 AM

Very well said.

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Trashing Achievements

There was a time, within living memory, when the achievements of others were not only admired but were often taken as an inspiration for imitation of the same qualities that had served these achievers well, even if we were not in the same field of endeavor and were not expecting to achieve on the same scale.

The perseverance of Thomas Edison, as he tried scores of materials before finally trying tungsten as the filament of the light bulb he was inventing; the dedication of Abraham Lincoln as he studied law on his own while struggling to make a living -- these were...

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