Phil Drummond belongs to an athletic club, not realizing that it's restricted. Willis and Arnold find out the hard way when they go down to the club to see their father compete, only to be turned away because they're black.
Willis, of course, wants his father to know about what is really going on in the club. However, Kimberly asks him not to say anything that might ruin Drummond's evening in receiving an award. For a pampered, spoiled girl, Kimberly is often unable to see the bigger picture and to stand up for what's right.
However, Willis agrees to wait a day until it becomes too much for him as he watches the manager and other personnel talking about how "great" the club is and how it holds all of the "great values" of America. Willis, despite being constantly kicked by Kimberly under the table to prevent him from speaking the truth, courageously speaks up and tells Drummond about what the club's true values really are.
Kimberly reminds me of Kathy from "Gentleman's Agreement" who believes that not saying anything is the same as being against it. She also clearly doesn't know her father well enough as we know that Drummond would definitely want to know so that something can be done about it.
Kimberly represents the cowards of the world who'd rather not rock the boat. The world needs fewer Kimberlys and more Willises and Drummonds who realize that principle and doing what's right is the most important thing.
Willis, of course, wants his father to know about what is really going on in the club. However, Kimberly asks him not to say anything that might ruin Drummond's evening in receiving an award. For a pampered, spoiled girl, Kimberly is often unable to see the bigger picture and to stand up for what's right.
However, Willis agrees to wait a day until it becomes too much for him as he watches the manager and other personnel talking about how "great" the club is and how it holds all of the "great values" of America. Willis, despite being constantly kicked by Kimberly under the table to prevent him from speaking the truth, courageously speaks up and tells Drummond about what the club's true values really are.
Kimberly reminds me of Kathy from "Gentleman's Agreement" who believes that not saying anything is the same as being against it. She also clearly doesn't know her father well enough as we know that Drummond would definitely want to know so that something can be done about it.
Kimberly represents the cowards of the world who'd rather not rock the boat. The world needs fewer Kimberlys and more Willises and Drummonds who realize that principle and doing what's right is the most important thing.
