Not only the experiences in the city jail did he take into account but also those of which happened outside penitentiary. He also acknowledged the “white” supporters like Ralph McGill, Lillian Smith, Harry Golden, among others, for their backing and Reverend Stallings for welcoming Negroes into the worship service on a “nonsegregated basis” (King 1963).Īside from these, he referred to situations and conditions like the brutalities, the ugly and inhumane treatments that are being endured by the Negroes in the city jail. Anticipating that they would not be contented with superficial analysis of the situation, he provided details and information, backed up with references to reinforce his arguments.Īs for several references which he used, quotations made by famous personalities like Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and John Bunyan were among them. He used the released printed matter as his basis in presenting his arguments against the clergymen.
In his letter, he didn’t just gainsay the clergymen for no apparent reason at all. In his letter, he argued that his actions are against the state “unwise and untimely” (Carpenter et al. Using the printed matter of the public statement of the eight clergymen, he identified a series of points and answered the criticisms which were raised against his action. Although he admitted the letter being lengthy, he explained why these actions were necessary and what events occurred beforehand to result in “direct action” (King 1963).
He fought against several ideas declared by the clergymen.
responded and pointed out that direct action was necessary to tackle the problem of racial discrimination. An answer is bound to appear four days after their public statement.ġ6 April 1963. Unfortunately, the clergymen, either unconsciously or deliberately, missed something important – why these events have happened and what they should see.
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