Over at Lynda's blog, a discussion has sprung up about the people surrounding the Rosa Parks story. And I'm intrigued. I think there's a whole one-act play in what it was like to be the bus driver who harrassed her, or the white man who wanted her seat. I mean, if you're one of those guys, is that something you want known? Do you tell your kids? And if so, is it with pride? Or is this a secret shame?
Who were those guys?
The driver was James Blake. According to a quote in the Wikipedia entry, he was only following orders. Here's a bit more on how his role in history is interpreted.
I'm left thinking of my all-time favorite Demotivator (pictured above).
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