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    but then I knew he was in jail because my mom call the police. It did hurt a lot not having my dad on my side‚ I did really miss him so much it was his fault‚ My special day when he got out of jail‚ my dad will always send me letters‚ and he was behaving more good so he got out. Mom told me he got out‚ so I went to see him at my ant house‚ I was so nervous I didn’t know how to react‚ when I saw him I have change a lot‚ he was

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    that the county jail was a horrible and bad place to be. I can agree and relate to the saying. My experience with the county jail was not so pleasant. I did not have many difficulties with other inmates‚ but I can say I had a couple of disagreements with some. The county jail is not a place for smart individuals like me. I must admit it was once upon time that I wanted to just give in on my faith‚ but I stayed strong all the way through. But the county jail shows must people what their missing out

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    laureate. He is also widely regarded as one of the most powerful nonviolent leaders in the world’s history. His “I Have a Dream” speech and “Letter from Birmingham Jail” are the most honored orations and writings in the English language. In the following essay it will be examined the fundamental work titled Letter from Birmingham Jail written by Martin Luther King while he has been imprisoned in Birmingham‚ Alabama. First‚ it is necessary to explain that Martin Luther King with his campaign came

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    From Birmingham Jail” he states several things that I agree with and disagree with. One quote reads “it is a historical fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily. Individuals may see the moral light and voluntarily give up their unjust posture‚ but…groups tend to be more immoral than individuals” I strongly agree with Dr. Kings quote and can relate from my prior experience and knowledge.

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    In a‚ “ Letter from Birmingham Jail‚”(1963) Martin Luther King Jr. proves that his position in the Birmingham Jail is necessary due to the fact that racial issues affect the nation as a whole‚ not just one particular place. His purpose is to nationalize racial issues in order for all African Americans to achieve equality. With his persuasive tone and the serious topic‚ he provides a solid argument by using pathos‚ allusions‚ and an antithesis. In doing so he outreaches his messages to all United

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    In a "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" written by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963‚ King addresses the issue of inequality of citizens in existence in American society and the need for moral responsibility regarding human dignity. The issues of inequality addressed by King in his letter are still prominent in American society today; no longer mandated by law‚ but by the mere existence of custom and racism. Dr. King uses logical appeal in order to explain the difference between just and unjust laws

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    not aware of what the outcome may be‚ they still pull through. When one makes a mistake‚ others tend to cast blame. When one blames another person‚ others incline to be persuaded into believing invalid truths. An amalgamation of these two actions leads to a major problem in the justice system. By examining the burden of proof‚ the effects of corruption and relevant Canadian cases‚ one will understand that the criminal justice system if flawed and the wrongfully convicted deserve justice. Firstly‚

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    important that the offenders are rehabilitated‚ able to be self-sufficient‚ and can deter from future crime. Reentry programs are developed to facilitate these needs. They include services like education‚ job preparedness‚ habitation‚ and any other skills and tools necessary for the offender to survive once they are reintegrated into society. Researchers‚ and practitioners have conducted research in order to identify what programs best serve the offender as well as the community. Current literature

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    these efforts and this did not go down unpunished. He was arrested numerous times however he was showing no fear during these arrests. He would write letters meant for whoever would read it such as the one from Birmingham Alabama Jail and it had purpose to it. The purpose which was the

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    Martin Luther King‚ Jr.‚ in his famous Letter from the Birmingham Jail‚ responds forcefully yet politely to a public statement made by eight Alabama clergymen in 1963. He defends his position as an African American and strongly defends racial equality‚ referencing countless sources and utilizing several literary devices. Most significantly‚ King uses frequent Biblical allusions and metaphors‚ not only to relate to the Clergymen and the people of Alabama‚ but also to display his passion for equality

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