Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 17 January 2002 — Page 32

The Muncie Times, january 17, 2002, page 32

What is the King Holiday? A day to celebrate the life and dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. A day to reaffirm the American ideals of freedom, justice and opportunity for all. A day for love not hate, for understanding not anger, for peace not war. A day for the family: to share together, to reach out to relatives and friends, and to mend broken relationships. A day when the community rids itself of the barriers which divide it and come together as one. A day when people of all races, religions, classes and stations in life put aside their differences and join in a spirit of togetherness. A day for our nation to pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., who awakened in us the best qualities of the American spirit. A day for nations of the world to cease all violent actions, seek nonviolent solutions, and demonstrate that peace is not just a dream but a real responsibility, if only for one day. If only for one day, each of us serves as a “drum major for justice and peace,” then we will bring to life the inspiring vision of freedom which Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed. Center Township Trustee