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Rock Talk, Vol. IX
Forty-years ago today a man with the dream was assassinated in Memphis but the effects were felt across the country. Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up as the son and grandson of a pastor and would become one himself in 1954. Ten years later King would become the youngest person in history to win the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end segregation in the fight against racism. King was killed after having addressed a rally of striking workers for years later. Killing the man did not stop the dream. But, the loss of King altered the realization of the dream of ending racism. It would be interesting to get his take on the current political, social and economic events in the US today - particularly with regard to the upcoming presidential election. Would King be happy with his legacy as it has been shaped by society, history and his supporters?
>> Homeowner pulls shotgun on intruder: According to Wikipedia: "The American Dream can be explained as a belief and the freedom that allows all citizens and residents to achieve their goals in life through hard work in the United States of America." For many the result of that hard work is manifest in owning a home. So one may argue that a Houston homeowner was defending his dream when he opened fire on a burglar. The victim was attempting to enter the man's garage when he was wounded in the leg by the shotgun wielding shooter. Unlike Joe Horn, this homeowner was defending his own property, not his neighbors, so he is protected under our version of the Castle Doctrine, which permits use of deadly force to prevent intrusion that is believed may result in violence. Huh. Violence to prevent violence. That makes perfect sense.
>> Firefighters letting natural gas burn in Montrose area: Flames mean fire, but all is well according to the Houston Fire Department. Houstonist was on our way to our headquarters at stupid o'clock when we noticed some firetrucks and flames in the Montrose area. Apparently a gas line collapsed, a meter broke and a fire ensued. Letting the fire burn is actually safer than extinguishing it without turning off the gas. Burning gas is consumed in a controlled manner. Leaking gas is a greater danger that could possibly lead to an explosion. To that we say, "We don't need no water. Let [it] burn."
>> Today's weather: The wetness is back. A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms looms over your Friday. Mugginess continues as humidity climbs throughout the day as the mercury stays moderate. The high today is forecast to be 76 with a low of 52 tonight.
>> In brief: Braves pitcher, former Astros ace, Mike Hampton is back on the DL having missed 32 starts ... Steve Guttenberg can't dance but he volunteered at the Dome ... Store clerk kills criminal after robbery ... Shocking new study finds the intersection at 610 and 59 is dangerous
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