They Say, I Say

1. My friends, I must say that we have not made a single gain in civil rights withoout determined legal and nonviolent pressure.

2.You speak of out activity in Birmingham as extreme.

3. In your statement you assert that our actions, even though peaceful, must be condemned because they precipitate violence.

4.I have tried to stand between these two forces, saying that we need to emulate the "do nothingism" of the complacent nor the hatred and despair of the black nationalist.

5. Rather, i have tried to say that this normal and healthy discontent can be channeled into the creative outlet of nonviolent direct action.

6. But despite these notable exceptions, i must reiterate that I have been disappointed with the church.