I'm quite excited to start my op-ed piece on the MLK holiday and it's meaning to young people. My boyfriend recently said he disagreed with Dr. King's views on non-violence and this was something I didn't think was possible - that someone could disagree with someone people celebrate each year. Then it became apparent that though we have a holiday to celebrate the great things Dr. King has done, it doesn't mean people actually celebrate. It's turned into another reason to have a 3-day weekend to look forward to.
I'm excited to talk to my boyfriend more about his views: why he has them and where they came from. I'm also looking forward to talking to other students who may feel similar that they disagree with Dr. King's views or maybe they respect and appreciate what he has done but still don't think it's cause to have a day off school or work.
I hope doing research for this story allows people to share their points of view that aren't often heard since it might be a negative thing to focus on. I also hope that those who don't get their say on the subject are content knowing that someone is doing the work to find those views and share them with the world.
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