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SweetestOfPeas
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How do you feel about Martin Luther King's family cashing in on history?
King family draws fees from DC memorial project
WASHINGTON – The family of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has charged the foundation building a monument to the civil rights leader on the National Mall about $800,000 for the use of his words and image — an arrangement one leading scholar says King would have found offensive.
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personally, I agree with the scholar. and I also think it's disgusting. it's not like anyone is looking to profit by building this memorial. it's a tibute to MLK and he is being honored with this monument.
the family is cheapening the whole thing, AND MLK himself! 
Message edited 4/17/2009 6:49:02 PM.
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IVFGIRL
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Re: How do you feel about Martin Luther King's family cashing in on history?
I think it is appalling. The country would like to build a monument to honor your father, and you ask for $$ for use of his likeness?? insulting to his legacy.
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| Posted 4/17/09 7:04 PM |
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jewels
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Re: How do you feel about Martin Luther King's family cashing in on history?
hmmm...If it was his speech used in a book maybe it would be different. Because I know there is a children's book that uses the words of the speech as part of the book (it's a picture book). I can kind of see licensing issues with that or something. But for a statue where people can go and honor him?! I think that's ridiculous.
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| Posted 4/17/09 7:09 PM |
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JessInCA
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Re: How do you feel about Martin Luther King's family cashing in on history?
He was a public figure... I don't think they should demand money.
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| Posted 4/17/09 7:49 PM |
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timanda
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Re: How do you feel about Martin Luther King's family cashing in on history?
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He was a public figure... I don't think they should demand money.
I agree.
Everything always comes down to $$.
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| Posted 4/17/09 8:18 PM |
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itkocak
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Re: How do you feel about Martin Luther King's family cashing in on history?
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| Posted 4/17/09 8:35 PM |
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smdl
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Re: How do you feel about Martin Luther King's family cashing in on history?
Lots of families of late celebrities do that.
I do feel that it takes away from the greatness of this man though in concept.
If the money is used for charities, same cause, etc.. then I don't see the issue.
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| Posted 4/17/09 10:19 PM |
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