MLK's Daughter Shared Ten Tips For Protesting The Trump Administration On Facebook

Do you agree with Bernice King?

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There are plenty of political posts circulating on Facebook, but when the daughter of Civil Rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. chooses to share one of them, it's a little more attention-grabbing than your usual political rant. On Tuesday, February 7, Bernice King shared a Facebook post, whose origin is fuzzy, but since King seems to have amended it herself, she probably should receive at least partial credit for it. Here is what it said.

"Amended Post (especially related to #1 below):
Some Wise Advice Circulating:"

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"Use his name sparingly so as not to detract from the issues. I believe that everyone, regardless of their beliefs, deserves the dignity of being called by their name. However, this is a strategic tactic. While we are so focused on him we are prone to neglect the questionable policies that threaten freedom, justice and fairness advanced by the administration."
2.

"Remember this is a regime and he's not acting alone."
3.

"Do not argue with those who support him and his policies--it doesn't work."
4.

"Focus on his policies, not his appearance and mental state."
5.

"Keep your message positive; those who oppose peace and justice want the country to be angry and fearful because this is the soil from which their darkest policies will grow."
6.

"No more helpless/hopeless talk."
7.

"Support artists and the arts."
8.

"Be careful not to spread fake news. Check it."
9.

"Take care of yourselves."
10.

"Resist!"

King's post continued with a John Lennon quote:

Keep demonstrations peaceful. In the words of John Lennon, 'When it gets down to having to use violence, then you are playing the system’s game... The only thing they don’t know how to handle is non-violence and humor.'

Bernice King quoting John Lennon

Facebook, February 7, 2017

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King's post continues with a final piece of advice, elaborating on using Trump's name less, and referring to his actions as the actions of the Republican party as a whole, saying:

The Republican legislators will either have to take responsibility for their association with him or stand up for what some of them don't like... Republican representatives will become very concerned about their re-elections.

Bernice King

Facebook, January 7. 2017

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So, now, what we want to know is...

Do you agree with Bernice King's advice on protesting the Trump administration?

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