Martin Luther King Day is unique in the roll of national holidays. It’s not a day of celebration as much as it is a day of remembrance and reflection, and a time to assess our current dedication to the tenet of civil rights.
We are not talking about ancient history. The Civil Rights Movement occurred during my cognitive lifetime. The images of discrimination and racial bias are seared into my brain.
Housing has always been a hotbed for discrimination. Although most so called “enlightened” sellers and landlords claim to be free of prejudice, many employ subtle tactics with the intent of discouraging protected classes from leasing or purchasing property.
Fair Housing is NOT a principle to be adapted at the discretion of sellers, landlords or real estate brokers.
It is the LAW. And it has teeth.
It is very sad that such an obvious moral principle needs to be legislated and enforced.
But we as a nation have come a long way towards Dr. King’s dream of a society based on character.
Today we officially pause, and reflect, and move forward.
And never forget.
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Hi Richard,
Very well said. I do think this is a day of remembrance and reflection more then anything else. We have come a long way.
Very nice tribute and words for the remembrance day of Martin Luther King. He is the voice that broke the open the awareness and needs of equality. It made for better laws to protect against discrimination in our housing industry. Very nice post and points!
Excellent post on bringing FAIR HOUSING to the front page today on Martin Luther King Day. It is a story that needs to be told over and over. We have come a long way, however, there is still more education needed to make a difference.
Unfortunately "Fair" has been misunderstood. It mean put everyone on the same playing field and on the same plane. Government has done things like lowering lending standards to make system "Fair" and in fact have only done damage. Rental Applications and Mortgage Applications should be color blind.
It will be a great day indeed when Dr. Kings message not longer needs to be repeated because it is a reality. Until then we must reflect and remember. Great post.
Cindy...
We sure have. Thanks as always and have a great day!
Connie...
Thanks my friend. I believe the Observance and Real Estate are intricately intertwined. Enjoy the day!
Emily...
The day does indeed have special implications for real estate agents and brokers. And it's good to be reminded. THX.
Edward...
Government often attempts fixes that may have some side-effects. But that does not diminish the morality of equal opportunity.
James...
It will be a great day indeed. THX so much.
Richard this statement you made really stood out to me. Today we officially pause, and reflect, and move forward. Make it a great day in all you do my friend.
Richard...we are old enough to remember the 60's and early 70's and all the termoil. Sadly there is still some undelying parts of it still
It's easy to remember our discriminatory past by reading old C.C.& R.s which prohibit various ethnic groups and even religions from buying homes in certain subdivisions. CA outlawed these discriminatory practices in 1962. I was 13 years old but still remember the public controversy.
Richard, I have to say this article is one of the most impressive articles that I read. It touched me a lot. Thanks for sharing with us! Best wishes to you!