Pete Seeger on Thoreau, Martin luther King Jr., and the prospect of peace in India

Alec Wilkinson, author of THE PROTEST SINGER: AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF PETE SEEGER, interviewed Seeger at his home in Beacon, NY in March 2009. They talked about Thoreau, Martin Luther King, Jr., and the prospects for peace in India. This is the first video in a series—check back weekly for more.

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[Ladyslipper6]

I think many of us cherish Pete Seeger for his championing peace and justice and genuine good will. He is such an inspiring teacher with his songs that touch hearts and minds......"Goodness, Truth and Beauty..." the philosopher wrote, and Pete Seeger embodies these virtues.

[MarxBakuninMe]

Morality is quite possible without any Christian faith. Just ask Mr. Seeger.

And what exactly are these "family values"?

[kern39743]

in my opinion religion is the ultimate evil used to simplify complicated problems,to oppress women to endorse hate and promote intolerance.could you imagine how frightening it would be to live in aworld where the bible or the laws of the bible were followed literally

[Davotheledge]

What a great, insightful video.

[Quanuck]

Anything is possible... however reality shows the downfall of morality in our God blessed country since the sexual revolution of the sixties. I feel bad for you if you have to ask what family values are. Having faith in God whether one is Christian or any faith gives one respect of man and self. The Bible is a powerful book to read. It is history, it is God,it is about human kind. Read it and see what it is about.

[Quanuck]

Freedom from what? Morality? Family values? LOL... you are lost in your own little world. If you ever find God, you will find yourself. I pray for you and people like you. I feel sorry you don't have what I have, God in my life.

[MarxBakuninMe]

"The lack of religion is the lack of hope."

The lack of religion would bring freedom; freedom from plonkers like you.

[MarxBakuninMe]

America has the wealth that it does because of its political position. Much of its wealth even came from slavery. Why do you think that Mexicans are leaving Mexico, btw? Border guards on the M-US border have tripled since the NAFTA treaty - which made trade freer - was signed. They don't seem too happy with their state of affairs. Strange that, don't you think?

[MarxBakuninMe]

Do you have any evidence that they are rigged? You are the one making these assertions, so YOU back them up. And the poll was taken all over Latin America. Look for the YouTube account of mr1001nights and search for the video. And, for the record, services in Venevuela are, if anything, getting much better. Literacy is going up, health care is getting better. Not many South American nations with capitalist government can make such boasts.

[Quanuck]

America became the best country to live in by hard work, ethics and moral values. The Christian beliefs of our forefathers were the pillars of our justice system. We are the country most people want to live in because you have no limit to reaching your goals in life. Religious beliefs give strength and hope, and the moral values that make a person strong and able to overcome downfalls or losses that life brings. The lack of religion is the lack of hope. God will always be there for you.

[Quanuck]

You really believe the polls in Venezuela aren't rigged? Why is Chavez shutting down any open opposition to his party? Why is he jailing any politician that goes against his policies? The people there are being taxed 50% of their income or something like that, and their services are being deminished. Tell me who is rushing to move there?