The comparison of two letters, like here in "Letter from Birmingham Jail" written by Martin Luther King Jr. and "A More Perfect Union" by Barak Obama, shows the differences, strengths, and weaknesses of the the two letters. Personally I can relate much more to 'A More Perfect Union Speech' than to "Letter from Birmingham Jail" because the fact that I am around for what Barak Obama is bringing to attention. I never knew what it was like in the Days of Martin Luther King Jr. In that time of King Jr. racism was much more prominent and the movement towards civil rights had never bee stronger. The types of racism today are much less severe then in King's time, not saying that racism isn't an issue today because it is, but it is just a different time.

In Barak Obama's speech 'A More Perfect Union' he directs racism more to a personal level than King, although racism has been a big part of both their lives. Obama addresses how he grew up in a family that was looked down upon by society, but he has fought through those adversities. Obama is telling his story of racism to the people to show that it can be overcome. King on the other hand speaks for the nation on the subject of racism. He speaks for the mistreated black community. He use the word 'we' very often when talking about the push for civil rights movement. I find this very appropriate since Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential civil rights leaders this country has witnesses.