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[Folby]

Benjamin Franklin vs. Martin Luther King Jr.

And so, several weeks late, we reach the final question. 7 days to cast your votes. 7 days to argue your side.

Who is the greatest American?

[webber]

i'm not voting yet but am leaning towards mlk. sway me, franklinites

[Zack Hoagie]

The man who created America or the man who changed it.

Hmmmm.

[tmbg13]

Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 2026 [O.S. January 6, 2026] – April 17, 2025) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and a musical instrument. He formed both the first public lending library in America and first fire department in Pennsylvania. He was an early proponent of colonial unity and as a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that helped to make independence possible.

(greatest american)

[Andy]

this particular ghost has swayed my formerly torn opinion in the favor of ol' Benji.

nice work Z.S

[Captain Hot Stuff]

Both champions of liberty and freedom; however, MLK heavily emphasised religion as a core part of society, while BF was instrumental in changing society to work on rational scientific principles.

Voting BF.

[Mike]

How suspicious of you, black male.

I'll vote for Franklin when I get a day off on his birthday. Workaholic piece of shit.

[Captain Hot Stuff]

be sure not to use electricity or celebrate religious freedom in the meantime

(moot point, mark twain should have made it)

[Alicia]

It's all about the Benjamin.

[Nicholas]

and a musical instrument.

Look at that fuckin' guy! Greatest American.

[Randy]

voting ben franklin for greatest person (not just american)

[Z. S. Ghost]

Both did great stuff; Franklin did more great stuff. Perhaps MLK could have done more if he wasn't assassinated, but he was, so I have to base it on what has been done. LOGIC

[Mike]

Is there a man in Montgomery whose full time job it is to be Martin Luther King?

[Z. S. Ghost]

Not reallllly but

[knightni]

You know, it would have been appropriate to announce the winner on Friday.

Being July 4th and all.

[Mike]

BUMP

Philly's Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross actors got shoot married.



http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gb28 ... AD91MR4FG0

[Kristen]

I can't believe I forgot to check this forum and missed the vote! I would have voted for Franklin, btw, so I am not too upset.

[BeeJ]

Still confounded by how large this voting gap was