Civil Protest: Martin Luther King Jr.

Societal points of view have been changing in the past and they always will, due to unfair treatment. The right way to go about reaching a civil solution is peaceful protest. I believe that peaceful protest positively impacts society. It’s all about perspective. Learning how to see things through another person’s point of view is always eye opening. If we go on never standing up for who we are, society will not progress. Now a day everyone wants to be treated fairly and given what they deserve, and if no one stands up to unfair, wrongful treatment, the world will be unbearable. Expressing an opinion in an aggressive way will lead to negative outcomes. Showing anger or hatred towards something makes people fret you. Some say that silence is the loudest scream; in protesting
once said, “A riot is the language of the unheard.” This is very powerful on so many levels. The unheard, the wronged, the hurt, and the misjudged are all people just like me and you; the only difference between them and us is that they had to suffer so we can have a more secure prosperous life. In this quote, King says “a riot” not civil protest, stating boldly that if we ignore the needs of the people, a catastrophe will erupt. King also stated, “Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is the sword that heals.” This man died in 1968, yet he is still being quoted and looked up to. This man’s weapon of choice is the people; the major impact of protest when it’s done right. Even though we say that nonviolence is the answer and the key to a more civil and educated society, there will still people who will oppose this. There is no getting around that; but to appreciate the good, one must try the bad. One must overcome the bad and rise. To reach a better society we must come together, protest and stand up against the hate. Educate and share our knowledge with others hopefully they will