Civil disobedience‚ an action in our modern society that is called childish‚ ignorant‚ or unruly. However‚ everyone forgets the unprecedented times when civil disobedience has brought the world further and further. Civil disobedience is the act of not conforming to the government’s commands or laws. When this term is used we never think of the positive effects‚ instead we view it negatively. If it really is so horrible then what of the greats? Martin Luther of the 1500s‚ Rosa Parks‚ Tiananmen Square
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Over the years‚ there have been many bloody revolutions against governments in the world‚ whether it be in the Middle East today or Bosnia in the 1980’s. These so called “liberations” include many unnecessary civilian casualties and often leave a nation or peoples in a worse state than before. As Mahatma Gandhi once said‚ "A nonviolent revolution is not a programme of ’seizure of power’ but it is a programme of transformation of relationships‚ ending in a peaceful transfer of power." Transfer of
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Peaceful resistance to laws negatively impact a free society. This is because it makes the government look at us as though we are taking our freedom for granted. It also shows that we are not grateful for the freedom we have. Even though you are peacefully resisting‚ you can still be go to jail and miss out on your freedom. Henry David Thoreau said "I heartily accept the motto ’That a government is best which governs least’ and I should like to see it acted up to more rapidly and systematically."
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When it comes to the history of civil disobedience and the history behnd various movements‚ the list can continue on and on. For example‚ you can discuss the movements within the act itself. Such as the very famous Civil Rights Movement that took place in the 50s‚ 60s‚ and even well into the 70s. Mohandas Gandhi‚ an extremely profound believer in civil rights‚ and equal rights amongst all people‚ lead a movement that sparked a movement and defied the British Government. On March 12‚ 1930 he lead
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Peaceful resistance is key when it comes to a free society. A free society means that the society as a whole has the right to be free. With that right comes a big responsibility to always do the right thing. Doing the right thing does not mean that it is okay for someone to yell just because they don’t like how a situation is going. A peaceful protest is not rioting and looting just because the situation is not going in your favor. Peaceful resistance can mean a lot of different things to all types
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Take a look at Malcolm and Gandhi‚ but not just at their achievements. Look at their life all the way from where they were born and the house that they grew up in. Some say that the life that they grew up living where much the same as in having to overcome many obstacles that made them who they are. Although others state that they are nothing alike because of their religion and their beliefs on how to persuade. While looking into this topic I found many things that intrigued me. Although you are
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Civil disobedience has the potential to positively influence a society for the better. Martin Luther King said " One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws." In this day and age civil disobedience is praised even rewarded; but‚ can this form of peaceful rebellion help a society. The answer to this question is‚ yes. There are three things that are necessary to truly have a correct form of civil disobedience. There must be no damage to property or people‚ one must take responsibility for
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Civil Disobedience is a method that the United States uses to correct the issues that would exist such as racial inequality‚ unbalanced business organization‚ immoral values‚ and et cetera. This method is a peaceful value since it requires no violence and revolution. This is a positive way of correcting any free society on this Earth. As a means of establishing equality‚ Rosa Parks had refused to give up her her seat to those of white skin color during a time when African-Americans were supposed
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The Apology and Civil Disobedience are two famous literatures that depict the principles or basic premises of Socrates and Henry David Thoreau‚ respectively. The Apology‚ however was written by Plato based on his depiction of Socrates’ defense speech when he was put on trial for “corrupting the youth and impiety.” Principles found in Socrates’ speech to the men of Athens (jurors) can be compared and contrasted to principles of Henry David Thoreau which can be located in his essay‚ Civil Disobedience
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Violent Revolutions are more Effective than Non-Violent Revolutions History is filled with examples of violent revolutions accomplishing what non-violent revolutions likely never would have accomplished. Whether it is the French Revolution from 1789 to 1799‚ the Nazi party’s goal for worldwide dominion‚ or the struggle in South Africa to shake off the chains of apartheid‚ violent revolutions have led to profound changes where non-violent civil disobedience probably would have failed. While proponents
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