A letter to Martin Luther King

Originally written in 11/23/2008

Dear Dr. King,

I read about you and the civil rights movement whose leader was you. Laws in those days seperated African-americans from white Americans in public places like theaters and restaurants. Even the kids were seperated in schools. Laws said African-americans couldn't vote. You hoped that all americans would have equal rights and you have a dream that your four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

Now in 2008 all americans have equal rights and the right to vote. In my school, there are children of all colors. There is no racial discrimination. You will be happy to know that Americans elected their forty-fourth President not by the color of his skin but the content of his character. Our 44th. President is Barack Obama who is an African American. I am proud to be an American.

sincerely,

Young Demosthenes.