MLK's "Poor People's Campaign" Still Relevant in 2013

Local civil rights activists agree poverty is still a major problem, but say Memphis' solution doesn't rest with Washington, but with local churches.

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Snakeeyz - 1/24/2013 2:56 AM

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Just another example of keep the people down tell them you can't do it unless we can help you. Vote for these people and you will get what you deserve. And really it's funny, the votes have been tallied and you have voted for what you deserve.

UnoHoo - 1/22/2013 6:48 PM

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@ missy..... & common sense (in this case, birth control - If you can't afford to feed 'em, don't breed em') (http://www.wmctv.com/story/18599734/two-midsouth-dads-with-a-near-combined-50) OR (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2159476/Tennessees-deadbeat-dads-The-men-81-children-46-different-women--theyre-paying-child-support-them.html)

Frayserboi - 1/22/2013 1:32 PM

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How many Trillions can we spend?

1stranger - 1/21/2013 6:00 PM

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It's 2013 and there shouldn't have to be such a thing as a poor people's campaign. As dramatic as it sounds it is amazing that very little to nothing has been done to alleviate the problem of poverty in this country. Yes, the government has done a lot to help but social welfare is not the answer. The church; whereas some have lead valiant efforts it's till a far cry from solving the problem of poverty. And for the most part churches have filled their coffers to the point where extravagant edifies have been erects and for what ultimate purpose? So, some would think by resurrecting a bygone campaign it would be an answer? I would suggest that more creative thinking be applied and stop 'going back to the past' looking for solutions!

missy22 - 1/21/2013 5:19 PM

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The best answer to poverty is capitalism.