King says he seldom answers criticism. why not? why, then, does he decide to do so in this instance?

There are a couple of elements that are happening in the question. One reality is that Dr. King feels so convinced in the authenticity of his cause that he does not see the need to respond to criticism of it. Dr. King believes that "work" and "deeds" are more important than rhetorical response: Seldom do I pause to answer criticism of my work and ideas. If I sought to answer all the criticisms that cross...