Martin Luther King – What if he had chosen Violence?

Anyone who picks up a newspaper can see the significance of Martin Luther King. Scarcely a day goes by without news of killings by extremist groups in the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere.

The beauty of Dr. King is that he chose a different but more powerful method – non violence. What if Dr. King had thought the gravity of the situation demanded bombing and assassination?

Instead he took a page out of Gandhi’s book and and stuck to the non violent path.

This lets all of us appreciate Dr. King even more. That he had the heart and soul – the wisdom and the judgment to work for justice for the oppressed — through means that were infinitely better than the other option.

We can all join in celebrating Dr. King for the methods enshrined in the “I have a dream” speech. Which will endure in the hearts and minds of Americans as long as the republic stands.

About the Author: Russell Smith

Russell founded OCI in 1985, and has been serving as President ever since. He has overseen its growth into one of the largest and most recognized proposal service companies in the nation. For him, every part of the work is exciting: Serving the customers, educating the prospects, engaging the consultants. Prior to founding OCI, he worked as a proposal manager for several federal contractors including ManTech. Originally from West Texas, Russell completed two degrees at the University of Texas before moving to Virginia. Following service in the Army, he completed his Doctorate at the College of William and Mary. He is a past president of the National Capital Area Chapter of the APMP.