Although I have read and analyzed this letter previously in my studies many years ago, reading this letter at this time in my life was far more profound this time around. It gave me the feeling that I was reading it for the very first time. I was completely moved emotionally but extremely impressed by the factual and biblical examples that encompassed the entire letter. I knew that Dr. King was a highly passionate and intelligent man, but the factual component of the letter appealed to my reasoning and logic. I believe in quality for all based on my emotions, but what I have learned most recently in an Ethics class is that emotion alone is not a sufficient basis for deciding what we should or should not do. Emotions are powerful and engaging
