Why Is Martin Luther King Opposed The Vietnam War

Martin Luther King opposed the Vietnam War and stood strongly against its continuation because it not only hurt the Vietnamese people but it took its toll on the American people also. Before the beginning of the war, the government was funding an experimental “Poverty Program” to help those individuals in need. Instead, the money was used to support the Vietnam war. Dr. King was outraged at this decision because he felt that the war was pointless. He believed that the money could be used in a much better way.
The U.S. went to Vietnam to help stabilize their government from the ongoing civil war that has ravaged their country for many years. Dr. King inquired about how we could help another country with their problem and tell them what to do