Civil Disobedience: Should We Obey The Law?

Should we obey the law? Following the rules is something that is often emphasized from a very young age. However, there are cases when choosing to break the rules is the right thing to do. It is sometimes necessary to disobey the law. Civil disobedience, or refusing to obey the law to protest peacefully, has been one of the most effective ways of changing government policies. In many cases throughout history, fairer societies have been created after laws were challenged. For example, American colonists protested against British taxes by refusing to pay them. This eventually led to the founding of the United States. Colonists went against the law to improve their way of living and end an unfair tax. They were able to initiate change and spark