Kings "Letter from Birmingham Jail" differs from Obamas "More Perfect Union" speech in the positions they take. King is speaking for himself in these terms to help clarify what he and organization are trying to accomplish and then addresses the leaders of Birmingham. This is seen as he begins the first few paragraphs with "I". Obama does much of the same but is vague at the beginning with the problem he is going to confront. He talks about the larger issue rather than focusing on the issue with his pastor. King uses a strong emotions to get his points across. This is seen when he says "when you have to concoct an answer for a five year old son who is asking: 'Daddy, why do white people treat colored people so mean?'"