Half Way there?

If MLK was around today, I believe he would have one of two reactions.  The reverend would either be proud of the progression of the American people or he may react with a hint of disillusionment.   Now the first reaction is one many would quickly put their concurrences into without digging down deeper.  Yes, today, we do have our first black president.  It may have taken a while, but it finally happened.  African- Americans are finally starting to get the respect they deserve in the workplace and in social situations.  But, MLK may have stumbled upon a feeling of disappointment when he reached the conclusion that racism is still alive and ongoing today.  He may have been disappointed if he examined the issues surrounding the gay communities in America and the Muslim population as well.  These groups tend to be viewed as “inferior” when presented with Americans.  During September 11^th, the Muslim population aroused fear in the everyday American.  A small group of terrorists were said to have strong beliefs imbedded in Muslim ideologies and then Americans began to fear them and ostracize them as well.  I feel as though we are back to square one.  There is always going to be a group that is the target of stereotypes and racism in our country.  Presently, I would say that the gay community is suffering just as much as the Muslim population.  They are attacked for being different.  Both of these groups occasionally are stripped of fundamentally moral related rights.  MLK would react more in the latter manner; he would be discouraged that his resonating words were viewed in a literal translation.  MLK urged Americans to spread freedoms and liberties to people of every race, creed, gender and color.  He didn’t think we would be taking strides backwards.