“I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
–Jessica Dovey/Marty King
update 04.05.11 – I must admit I don’t quite understand the fuss…For me the word were apt, not who made the words…I saw one editorial slamming people for wanting the moral weight of MLK behind the statement.
I could see that being a valid thought/statement for some people, but not so much me…Martin McFly was more of a cultural touchstone for me than Marty King.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504943_162-20059425-10391715.html