Civil Disobedience Effects

Too often do I hear the terms “peaceful protest”, and “peaceful resistance”, but never do I fully understand what they encompass and how they may pose a threat to or benefit our society. Starting from the beginning, our government would not have arized without the aid of rebellion in its purest form-beneficence. The founding fathers worked tirelessly to conjure a governmental system that would be favored by the majority. The only way this was conceivable was through the influence of disobedience and in this case, that type of behavior was completely and holistically “worth it”. But as one looks upon past affairs and current events, the threat of insubordination hurts more than it helps. In present-day society civil disobedience unravels …show more content…
He was just 25 and arrested by officers in Baltimore, Maryland for allegedly possessing an illegal switchblade which ended up being false. Once Gray was illegally arrested, he was put into the back of a van with his extremities shackled. He appeared to have suffered an intense neck injury that lead to his death one week later. The key parts of this case, such as the officer’s lack of concern to supply Gray with any medical attention throughout the whole ordeal, created uproar in the streets of Baltimore and led to violent protests. At first, the disobedience was aimed at being peaceful and conducted in an amicable manner but tempers surged and heart-ache ripped through the city. Those affected by the tragedy made their message clear but in the end it was of no benefit to them or the citizens of the entire country. Over the course of time, we have witnessed and encountered the effects civil disobedience and how it has framed our nation. Once turned aray and uneffective, the outcome is violent. It inspires the extremists who take advantage of the weaknesses during times of unrest. Whether it be against laws or civil rights, disobedience is not the path to