#Nine Passengers

[Bundbuster]

13. You bring up some very poignant memories from my 1960's journey

- The 1963 16th Street Church bombing and slaughter of four little girls caused me to totally confront the heinous nature of American racial hatred and examine in detail its pervasive, oppressive past.

- MLK's opposition to the Vietnam War (along with Ali's) caused my own draft-age self to more deeply examine the nature of American imperialism, as well as its use of minorities as sacrificial cannon fodder.

- Having watched Mr. Bill Russell lead his team to 11 world championships in 13 seasons, but more importantly show me what it means to be a meaningful, dignified man in the face of ignorance & hate, I made sure to read every word that he ever wrote. And then read them again.

Those were certainly some times, with young people leading the way despite the obstructive efforts of their atavistic elders.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.