Unfortunately, it really is a diversion. I mean, Dr. King's last birthday -- and I was with him -- focused on a new traverse expanding poverty. And, today, we look at the crisis in New Orleans having to do with those who are poor and left behind, on the wake of a disaster where in fact there was not enforcement of safety laws.
Jesse Jackson discusses the diversion from important issues like poverty and safety laws in the context of political rhetoric.
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