I Also Have A Dream

Federal Way Mirror - Jan. 13, 2001

I also have a dream.

I have a dream that regardless of differences and ever present prejudices that our country become the true melting pot with each person finding their place in society by their character and initiative rather than the color of their skin.

Diversity is not an edge in the competitive market places of our society. Diversity is a concept of diverse ethnic and national heritages, with varying economic and social statuses mixed into the pool of human resources. Affirmative Action gives an edge to some and disadvantages others based on ethnicity. Discrimination based on the color of one's skin is wrong whether it be against blacks or against whites. Preferential treatment based on color is discrimination.

Martin Luther King Jr. in his speech 'I Have A Dream' exclaimed "I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."

Today in the name of diversity discrimination by color is exalted over one's character. Hate breeds hate. Discrimination breeds discrimination. Affirmative Action is dividing our country. Preferential treatment even under the pretense of recompense is injustice.

This is my dream. Let us today walk equally together in freedom, as brothers without animosity.

----- Roger W Hancock