Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 21st, 2008
The civil rights that Martin Luther King, Jr. and so many others fought for represent the most basic civility – which is fairness and equality under the law. But the dream that he had went far beyond any simple law or quaint politeness. It envisioned a day when a deep civility and respect for one another would be the norm in this country. We aren’t there yet, but the Institute for Civility in Government hopes to take us all one step closer. How? By facilitating dialogue between people with different points of view, by teaching respect, and by building a movement that helps us all be a little more civil each day.