Martin Luther King Jr. went through much strife during his life because of how determined he was to abide by the law in all aspects. Despite how much was taken from him including his freedom, he took it all without going outside of the law to do so. After reading how calmly he described all the injustices he had been put through, I was baffled at how he did not lose his head or kill anyone. I hold much different ideas on what is necessary when protecting my rights than Dr. King.
I believe that some things are more important than the laws that govern us. If the government does not help the people, then why should the people listen to the government? The rights given to the people by God overpower the rights given to them by man. Sometimes it is necessary to protect yourself and the ones that you love and what you stand for no matter what the law says.
What is the purpose of the government anyway? Why should King have had to go through all that he did? The government and the laws had failed him. What is the reasoning that any intellect could use to persuade him that he was morally bound by the very laws being used against him? His rights were denied him, so I believe that he had the right to do whatever is necessary to gain them.
Laws exist for a reason. They are to protect people and their rights. If laws are unjust or counterproductive to the well being of humankind then I believe that that is excuse enough to break them. It is very honorable how King handled his situation without breaking the law; however, I don’t think it should have to be that way.
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