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The Complete Quotable MLK, Republican Edition [1]

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Date: 2024-01-15  

Florida schools need a book about Martin Luther King, Jr. but without all that woke CRT nonsense. I propose The Complete Quotable MLK, Republican Edition. The main text of the book would be:

I have a dream.

That’s it. Then the reader is free to imagine that King is dreaming about whatever, like maybe his children playing on the ample front lawn of his house as he sips a Bud Light on the porch of a house he owns free and clear. Scratch that, I can’t write that in the proposal, they would get hung up on Bud Light before they get to the part where they would get mad about a black man owning a nice house free and clear.

Let’s say instead that maybe King is dreaming about large corporations being able to do whatever they want without having to answer to pesky regulatory agencies (ugh) or consumers (double ugh).

The book would have a foreword, mislabeled as a “forward,” which would steer clear of mentioning his race, his religion, his politics, his involvement with the labor movement, why he was assassinated, etc. I asked ChatGPT to write it, but I had to edit it way more than other things I’ve asked ChatGPT to write for me.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a prominent figure in American history, celebrated for his unwavering commitment. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, King grew up in a nurturing family environment. His father and his mother played pivotal roles in shaping him. In 1955, King gained national prominence through his leadership. This marked the beginning of his pivotal role in American life. Over the years, King continued to do that, leaving an enduring legacy that transcends the specific struggles of his time. His commitment and his powerful oratory skills made him a revered figure, both nationally and internationally, leaving an indelible mark on his quest.

His unwavering commitment to what? His quest for what? We can’t write that in the book. It’s also problematic to mention the Republicans who helped make Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a federal holiday, because although the Republican Party was already in moral decline back then, they still had a few politicians with a shred of integrity, enough to earn strong disapproval from today’s Republicans.

The cover of the book also presents us with a minefield. We have to include some kind of picture of King. How about a drawing of just his eyes and a slight suggestion of his forehead? That way a little white boy can imagine King was white.

What do you think of my proposal? Do you think this book has any chance of being approved for use in Florida schools? Also, how do I embed the petition about opposing book bans?

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