Still Protests: Peaceful Resistance, Non-Violence

Since the beginning of american history there have been peaceful and non peaceful protests. These protests have had valuable effects on American society such as Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks have impacted society greatly and for the better. In my opinion peaceful protests still have negative effects though they are immensely more appropriate than non peaceful protests because peaceful protests often turn violent because people don't know how to act for example Trump Protests.

In the letter from the eight Alabama clergymen, they felt as though those protesting should refrain from nonviolent protesting until the court system decides on their matter. The undersigned clergymen issued an "appeal for law and order and common sense," directing it towards the racial problems in Alabama. The clergymen made it clear that they felt, extreme measures in Birmingham will not be the resolution to the Negro community's problem, despite how peaceful they might be. The letter was meant to sound as considerate as possible, despite attempting to strip the Negro community of their first amendment god-given right. The clergymen feel as though it would be better to have have local leaders act on the matter, instead of gatherings

Peaceful resistents to laws either positively or negatively impacts a free society. I believe that peaceful resistant to laws does positively impact a free society just look at Rosa Parks, Thomas Jefferson and also Daniel Ellsberg they all helped in some type of way by using peaceful resistance to the laws. In some ways civil disobedience does help the government get better and also some says that it destroys the civil society. From the article ,"Is it right to break the law" by Charles Frankel it discuss is it ever right to break the law and in some situations it is but it also depends on how you handle the situation and what your motives are. It depends on if you are harmimg someone and if your taking a stand and wanting to change something for the better. I do not believe that is showing negatively on society

We live in a society where change in present. More and more people are expressing their views, even if it is at the cost of their own dignity. Even more recently so, Donald Trump has been elected into office, and there have been both peaceful and not so peaceful protest. But in my own honest opinion, I think peaceful protests are in vein and do not do anything. Therefore, peaceful protests are negative towards a free society.

Peaceful resistance to a law is exactly what a free society needs in order to manage the "free" status. If we were forced to obey every law without a say, we would not be a truly free society. Civil disobedience is one of the most positive impacts the people can have on their own government, especially one that claims to be one of the people, for the people, and by the people. When the people disagree with a law they have always and will always have a right to stand against it. It is a vital part of an American's first amendment rights: the freedom of speech (among other things).

Peacefully resisting can show how powerful a person is; peacefully resisting shows a person with great patience and will power. Like Rosa Parks, peacefully resisting shows the public that, law enforcement can be crude and strict. Thanks to her protest though, we don't have horrid racial discrimination. To some degree, I can agree that peacefully resisting is good, it gives the people hope and courage to stand up for what they believe in. "Strength in numbers" is not just a quote people throw around, if you compare the numbers to people against law enforcement (1.1 million - 318.9 million) enough encouraged people can overthrow the police. Which is where resisting can get ugly or "negative". Laws are here for a reason, to protect us the best they can. They are only words written on documents, true, but we the people have to sworn to go by them. There will be cases where the law can be wrong, but the majority of the time it isn't. However, going to prison because you did not want to sit on the back of the bus is a little extreme. Equity, not equality. Having a rapist bunk in the same room as a person who gave out important information does not seem right and 'justified'. Then again we are just people, so in any stand point you can say equally satisfying arguments on this topic, there is no right or wrong

Yes, peaceful resistance to laws positively impact a free society and history can speak for this. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most famous people to protest the laws of the United States. He believed the preamble statement

Civil disobedience has been used throughout history to overthrow oppression among many communities, and was a technique used by men such as Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, and Dali Lama. It is the refusal to follow a certain law by means of peaceful protest and non-violence, to challenge a law that is unjust and amoral. Many believe that law and order in society should never be broken, and no matter how unjust it maybe, it is essential for everyone to follow, however, Christian philosopher Saint Augustine once said, “An unjust law is no law at all” (Paquette, Gini-Newman, 374). A law that discriminates is not justifiable, and cannot be considered a valid law. Sometimes the only way to get rid of an unjust law is to challenge and disobey it, and in these circumstances, it becomes a duty for an individual to contest. Civil disobedience can be acceptable as long as the law being challenged is unjust, it is completed in a non-violent manner, and it is done as an action of last resort when nothing else has worked.

Throughout history there has been a fight for equality and equity, especially for colored people. Many lives have been lost due to this cause. The supremacy thinking of one race upon another has made human turn against one another and have created a line that defines whether you’re good or bad. Although, there is a way of turning things around and that is pursue a policy of nonviolence. There are three grounds as in why, first Nonviolent protest has been successful in changing attitudes, it defines people want to make a change in a civilized manner, and leads to a better understanding.

There are gray areas in all our lives; we hesitate when deciding the legality of selling organs to critical patients, euthanasia and assisted suicide, or even animal testing. Civil disobedience is no exception. Participants peacefully and purposefully infringe the law that they see as unjust in hopes of leading policymakers to reform the law or policy. Despite the repercussions, peaceful resistance makes a profound impact on a free society as shown by Norwegians during World War II and Americans in the Women’s Marches after President Trump’s inauguration.

Peaceful resistance and protest is an essential part of the rights of people in a free society. Resistance to the government and standing up for human rights is something all Americans should be able to take part in as it is a display of one of our most important Constitutional rights. In light of recent events, such as the 'protests' at UC Berkeley, the citizen’s right to peaceful assembly had become distorted and Americans are quoting a document they no longer fully understand.

I don't think anyone should resist the laws, wether it's peaceful or not. If you feel like you should resist then peacefully would be best. I don't think it would be a positive effect or negative effect. I think it would be more positive if you did it peacefully, if you didn't do it peacefully that's where it will become a negative impact. I think everyone has a right of freedom of speech and that they have to right to voice their opinion. At the same time there is a way to go about that. Having an attitude or being angry and resisting in an outrageous way is negative and the situation will just escalate. Many people don't think about both sides of the field. Many people only defend or see one side. "Most of the critics of civil disobedience, although they may not have expressed definitive

We cannot turn on our televisions or get on social media without hearing about recent protests. Some peaceful and some violent, but what difference do the two make? We all have seen riots and we’ve seen how they can end: a spray of rubber bullets, dogs digging their teeth into screaming people’s legs, and the trashing of public places. We’ve seen the sit-ins and marches filled with people that have no fear in holding their signs high and proud. To some violence seems like the only answer, but the results are not as rewarding nor as long lasting. Although some may believe violence is the only answer they are turning a blind eye because nonviolent protests are more successful, get more government support, and gather more civilians around the cause.

Peaceful resistance to laws positively impacts the laws of a free society. It shows the government the laws which are being passed are disagreeing with the citizens it affects. The right to protest is weaved into the Constitution and the Forefathers wanted a nation of people who stand up for what they believe in. Peaceful protests can reverse the law which had been passed. As there is a new President is in the Oval Office, it means new laws and policies are instilled throughout the nation. As outrageous as the laws and policies may be, it is up to Congress whether it should be passed or vetoed. To this day, President Trump could possibly be the most unorthodox president in the history of the United States; he does not favor certain races and is a very hateful man in power.

Peaceful resistance to laws positively impacts a free society. Rather than having violent movements and harming citizens, it is better to peacefully resist. Once a violence is used, the resistance to the law becomes nulled. People tend to not follow a violence protester. Once a violent riot starts, chaos is everywhere. People forget what they are truly fighting for. They unconsciously run away with the fear of getting harmed and dare not to go back. A peaceful resistance on the other hand leads citizens to join and support. People are able to see what they are fighting for and their real intentions. They are able to stand and cause no problem to people passing by as they are showing their support through silent voices. Many famous activists and leaders are for nonviolence. Mahatma Gandhi, a primary leader of India’s independence