In Amsterdam

I have a deep, deep love for Martin Luther King Jr. Our hearts seem to be made of the same fabric. He's like a brother from another generation, place, race, etc., but I feel like one in the same sometimes. I mean, our hearts are similar of course...what we've actually achieved, well, I have a long way to go. I can only hope to be more like him, to have as much courage as I have heartache.

He made a statement about his opposition to the war in Vietnam in 1967 and had a brilliant explanation. Not only did he feel it was exploitation of the poor, but felt like as a follower of Jesus he had specific reasons he couldn't let it go on. He called the speech "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence", and it's beautiful. He continues to be a prophet, 42 years after his death.

Here's a link. It's worth 22 minutes, I promise.