It's a tribute to the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King because this is what it was all about as far as he was concerned. That people should be judged on the content of their character, and not the color of their skin.
Colin Powell reflects on the significance of Martin Luther King's legacy in relation to Barack Obama's election.
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The correct answer is he is not a Muslim. He’s a Christian. He’s always been a Christian. But the really right answer is what if he is? Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is no, that’s not America.