They say: We deplore the demonstrations taking place in Birmingham.
MLK says: It is unfortunate that demonstrations are taking place in Birmingham, but it is even more unfortunate that the city's white power structure left the Negro community with no alternative.
They say: You were illegally protesting
MLK says: I’m here in Birmingham because injustice is here
They say: Separate but equal laws are justified in our country
MLK says: Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds
They say: Nonviolent campaigns will not be tolerated and will be dealt with accordingly
MLK says: In any nonviolent campaign there are four basic steps. Collection of the facts to determine whether injustices exist, negotiation, self purification, and direct action.
They say: Your activity in Birmingham is extreme
MLK says: At first I was rather disappointed that fellow clergymen would see my nonviolent efforts as those of an extremist.
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