In the midst of their ongoing jihad against health care reform, the Republican party took a moment today to note that it was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
As we celebrate his legacy, I’m reminded that his message is rooted in ideals and principles that the Republican Party has advocated since its inception. Today, our Party and the nation honors Dr. King’s dream by continuing his fight — the fight for all Americans to have an equal chance at the American Dream."
This from the party that wouldn't even agree that poor children should have access to a doctor or that women should receive equal pay for equal work? Both would seem to be vital elements in getting an equal chance at the American dream.
But if the Republicans have really had a change of heart and want to honor Dr. King, perhaps they should remember what he said in 1965:
Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.
I didn't think so.
And on a side note, still no word on whether or not Massachusetts senatorial candidate Scott Brown will denounce the RNC for talking about Dr. King in a political context.