Disobedience Essay Examples
Once upon a time, Civil Disobedience was a form in which an individual could protest peacefully or civilly make known their displeasure in the laws and actions of an organization or government. There was no violence, no destruction of property, and at the end of the day everyone knew they were still united by the fact that they were all Americans. They still loved and believed in the home of the brave and the land of the free.
In today’s age, acts of Civil Disobedience have led to riots in the streets, the destruction of private and public property, and our division as a nation. Civil Disobedience has now become the term used when images and news of riots and fights at protests where people are trying to exercise their right to peacefully gather …show more content…
One drop is followed by many which can and will lead to a powerful flood, creating damage where ever it runs. Like the rain, civil disobedience can seem harmless and even good and powerful because our actions speak louder than our words. However, too much of a good thing is bad; too much rain leads to flooding. Civil Disobedience unchecked and out of control will create more harm than good. Some examples can be the riots, beatings, and other violent occurrences that have broken out because of President Trump’s election win and inauguration. Store fronts have had rocks thrown into them, people have been beaten bloody, and less peaceful protests have been taking over D.C. What once had been peaceful civil disobedience, has become a monster and has hurt American …show more content…
If a person mistakenly believes that the law or policy is unjust or truly evil and acts out in disobedience to the law, their disobedience will not be morally justified or justified in the eyes of the jury who do know the law or policy. As a high school student, I can attest to thinking I have all the answers, but reality always come back to me and I realize there is still much for me to learn. Many people can come to false conclusions when they have not been provided with adequate information to form educated opinions or when they have this mindset that they know everything in the world. Though they may believe that they are right, their mistakes are not morally
In today’s age, acts of Civil Disobedience have led to riots in the streets, the destruction of private and public property, and our division as a nation. Civil Disobedience has now become the term used when images and news of riots and fights at protests where people are trying to exercise their right to peacefully gather …show more content…
One drop is followed by many which can and will lead to a powerful flood, creating damage where ever it runs. Like the rain, civil disobedience can seem harmless and even good and powerful because our actions speak louder than our words. However, too much of a good thing is bad; too much rain leads to flooding. Civil Disobedience unchecked and out of control will create more harm than good. Some examples can be the riots, beatings, and other violent occurrences that have broken out because of President Trump’s election win and inauguration. Store fronts have had rocks thrown into them, people have been beaten bloody, and less peaceful protests have been taking over D.C. What once had been peaceful civil disobedience, has become a monster and has hurt American …show more content…
If a person mistakenly believes that the law or policy is unjust or truly evil and acts out in disobedience to the law, their disobedience will not be morally justified or justified in the eyes of the jury who do know the law or policy. As a high school student, I can attest to thinking I have all the answers, but reality always come back to me and I realize there is still much for me to learn. Many people can come to false conclusions when they have not been provided with adequate information to form educated opinions or when they have this mindset that they know everything in the world. Though they may believe that they are right, their mistakes are not morally