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werdna

(1,200 posts)
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 11:36 AM 4 hrs ago

I've been to the mountaintop/ I have a dream

May we always remember this great soul and all he suffered, sacrificed, and accomplished to realize the hopes and dreams of the founding fathers and millions of Americans.

Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.

full teat at https://www.afscme.org/about/history/mlk/mountaintop


Let us not wallow in the valley of despair, I say to you today, my friends.

And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

full text at https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm

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I've been to the mountaintop/ I have a dream (Original Post) werdna 4 hrs ago OP
I, too, believe the Constitution applies to all. Kid Berwyn 2 hrs ago #1
You're welcome. n/t werdna 1 hr ago #2

Kid Berwyn

(23,252 posts)
1. I, too, believe the Constitution applies to all.
Mon Jan 19, 2026, 01:45 PM
2 hrs ago

Thank you for a most important reminder from Dr. King, werdna!

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