Civil Disobedience: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil disobedience not only positively impacts our free society, but is a cornerstone in today's world. Without civil disobedience, today segregation could still be a huge problem. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. practiced peaceful resistance and became one of the most praised activists of our time. His "I Have a Dream" speech is one of the most incredible ever written, and was a way of fighting against the government in a way that didn't hurt anyone or infringe on their rights.
Rosa Parks also fought against segregation by being civilly disobedient. She didn't harm anyone, and she made a mark on the world that still has a large influence on America today. Her peaceful resistance brought attention to segregation and ultimately helped to get rid …show more content…
He lead India's independence movement, and started many peaceful boycotts against the British. He changed the world. He practically started the idea of civil disobedience, teaching people that violence isn't necessary to make a statement or catch attention.
Honestly, it's hard for me to see how anyone could possibly say civil disobedience is a bad thing. Yes, people can use it to protest things that you may not believe in (for example, Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the national anthem) but that doesn't matter. In America, we have the right to free speech. If we'd like to speak out for something we believe in, we can. That's part of the beauty of our country.
The problem with protests is when they get violent. The Black Lives Matter movement is a great example of this today. They could've protested peacefully, and I'm sure some branches of them do. However, if you look at what happened in Milwaukee, when they burned large parts of the city, it's appalling. That kind of violence is wrong, and should be persecuted as wrong. That's no longer protected by right to free speech, because it's not about their speech. It's about their actions. If they would only stick to civil disobedience, maybe their name would have less of a negative connotation. It's true, they may not be as well-known, but it's not about being well-known. It's about making a change, and making a change in a manner that doesn't cause
Rosa Parks also fought against segregation by being civilly disobedient. She didn't harm anyone, and she made a mark on the world that still has a large influence on America today. Her peaceful resistance brought attention to segregation and ultimately helped to get rid …show more content…
He lead India's independence movement, and started many peaceful boycotts against the British. He changed the world. He practically started the idea of civil disobedience, teaching people that violence isn't necessary to make a statement or catch attention.
Honestly, it's hard for me to see how anyone could possibly say civil disobedience is a bad thing. Yes, people can use it to protest things that you may not believe in (for example, Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the national anthem) but that doesn't matter. In America, we have the right to free speech. If we'd like to speak out for something we believe in, we can. That's part of the beauty of our country.
The problem with protests is when they get violent. The Black Lives Matter movement is a great example of this today. They could've protested peacefully, and I'm sure some branches of them do. However, if you look at what happened in Milwaukee, when they burned large parts of the city, it's appalling. That kind of violence is wrong, and should be persecuted as wrong. That's no longer protected by right to free speech, because it's not about their speech. It's about their actions. If they would only stick to civil disobedience, maybe their name would have less of a negative connotation. It's true, they may not be as well-known, but it's not about being well-known. It's about making a change, and making a change in a manner that doesn't cause