Does Democracy Cause Civil Disobedience?
The great glory about American Democracy is that it was founded on civil disobedience. Democracy isn’t perfect, however, I believe Democracy is only able to flourish through a series of revelations from conflict. Peaceful civil disobedience is worthy for the reasons that; firstly it draws attention to the problem, secondly acts as the catalyst for change, and finally it fulfills the moral obligation that society failed to engage in.
The notion of challenging social and political norms is something that has existed since our founding fathers wrote, “all men are created equal.” Perhaps it was one of those philosophies that appeared easier on paper rather than in practice. The problem, I believe begins when we conform to an inequality, become …show more content…
Some argue that civil disobedience represents a genuine cause, but reject the methods of direct action simply as disruptive, immoral, and an illegal standard to combat inequality. Civil disobedience is stigmatized to be corrupt and ineffective; however, I believe these labels do no justice to the cause the act of civil disobedience embodies. Unfortunately, the reality becomes a simple and cruel true: Justice prolonged is justice denied. Not everyone is granted the luxury of timely inalienable rights. Had it not been for those who protested and engaged in the Boston Tea Party how long would have the conversation or much less the American Revolution been delayed? Had it not been for Rosa Parks and the countless others who engaged in civil disobedience how long would it have been before society was desegregated at the choice of the oppressor? When one engages in peaceful civil disobedience, one is given the platform to address the …show more content…
Protests and civil disobedience guided his first week in office and are likely to continue throughout his next four years in office. Violent nationalism, perpetuating racism through policies, and presenting “alternative facts” are all early signs of fascism. I myself am angry, disappointed, and scared of what the next four years could hold. However, above all these feelings, I am passionate. The United has a dark history and a pretentious present but despite all its flaws, I continue to love my country. And because I love my country, I will continue to fight for my country along with the many others. Thus, the most patriotic thing one has to offer his country is dissent, dissent provides the mold for positive change in this world. If you’ve ever wondered what you would have done during the civil rights movement, now is the time to find out.
Nevertheless, not all laws are founded in morals, in many instances it’s just a matter of power. After all, everything Adolf Hitler did was legally permitted. Laws are not always ethically justified, therefore, one has the moral obligation to challenge it. As Elie Wiesel stated, “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to
The notion of challenging social and political norms is something that has existed since our founding fathers wrote, “all men are created equal.” Perhaps it was one of those philosophies that appeared easier on paper rather than in practice. The problem, I believe begins when we conform to an inequality, become …show more content…
Some argue that civil disobedience represents a genuine cause, but reject the methods of direct action simply as disruptive, immoral, and an illegal standard to combat inequality. Civil disobedience is stigmatized to be corrupt and ineffective; however, I believe these labels do no justice to the cause the act of civil disobedience embodies. Unfortunately, the reality becomes a simple and cruel true: Justice prolonged is justice denied. Not everyone is granted the luxury of timely inalienable rights. Had it not been for those who protested and engaged in the Boston Tea Party how long would have the conversation or much less the American Revolution been delayed? Had it not been for Rosa Parks and the countless others who engaged in civil disobedience how long would it have been before society was desegregated at the choice of the oppressor? When one engages in peaceful civil disobedience, one is given the platform to address the …show more content…
Protests and civil disobedience guided his first week in office and are likely to continue throughout his next four years in office. Violent nationalism, perpetuating racism through policies, and presenting “alternative facts” are all early signs of fascism. I myself am angry, disappointed, and scared of what the next four years could hold. However, above all these feelings, I am passionate. The United has a dark history and a pretentious present but despite all its flaws, I continue to love my country. And because I love my country, I will continue to fight for my country along with the many others. Thus, the most patriotic thing one has to offer his country is dissent, dissent provides the mold for positive change in this world. If you’ve ever wondered what you would have done during the civil rights movement, now is the time to find out.
Nevertheless, not all laws are founded in morals, in many instances it’s just a matter of power. After all, everything Adolf Hitler did was legally permitted. Laws are not always ethically justified, therefore, one has the moral obligation to challenge it. As Elie Wiesel stated, “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to