Civil Disobedience Unjust
“If a plant cannot live according to its nature, it dies; and so a man.” As related by Henry David Thoreau, one of the most famous contributors to the concept of civil disobedience, there are some conditions regarding unjust laws that must be changed for the welfare of the people. If this is something the government cannot understand or agree with, it is the responsibility of the people themselves to work to the best of their abilities to change them. Most commonly, this is done through marches, hunger strikes, or sit-ins, all intended to be peaceful and nonviolent, to raise awareness for the cause being protested. Although there are some flaws regarding this system, it is a necessity in our society in order to progress and improve.
Martin Luther King Jr. once stated “One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.” It was this disobedience that drew attention to the cause, in his case racial equality, that was being fought for. Peaceful organized …show more content…
There is the risk of attracting negative attention, such as a violent outbreak, staining the reputation of the true goal. However, to achieve something, there are costs. It is better to do something, even if it takes time and effort and seems completely hopeless, than to sit idly by and watch things stay the same, or even get worse. Fighting for something that is important to you, that can change the lives of both yourself and those around you, and that is necessary to improve our society as a whole is one of the most important things a person can do in this world. Doing this peacefully and without hate is the only way to make a positive impact, as with good intentions and hard work come rewards. There will always be obstacles and people working to prevent change, so the question is; how important is your fight, and what are you willing to pay for
Martin Luther King Jr. once stated “One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.” It was this disobedience that drew attention to the cause, in his case racial equality, that was being fought for. Peaceful organized …show more content…
There is the risk of attracting negative attention, such as a violent outbreak, staining the reputation of the true goal. However, to achieve something, there are costs. It is better to do something, even if it takes time and effort and seems completely hopeless, than to sit idly by and watch things stay the same, or even get worse. Fighting for something that is important to you, that can change the lives of both yourself and those around you, and that is necessary to improve our society as a whole is one of the most important things a person can do in this world. Doing this peacefully and without hate is the only way to make a positive impact, as with good intentions and hard work come rewards. There will always be obstacles and people working to prevent change, so the question is; how important is your fight, and what are you willing to pay for