Peacefully resisting a national law impacts a free society, but depending on the situation, it can be a positive or a negative impact. In "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau, he expresses his belief that "government is best when governs least". That is a hard concept to follow, though, considering many citizens of the U.S struggle to conform to the laws we have currently. I would agree that a limited government is extremely necessary, but to have no rules at all is dangerous. If I were to turn on the news at this moment, I would see thousands of protesters against President-Elect Donald Trump. Someone had to have started the protests, so others followed. Similar to if one person was to deny his duty to pay taxes, others would be sure to follow if
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Of course, some issues do need to be fought for which is where the impact turns to a positive one. Today, Rosa Parks is still considered an influential woman of the civil rights movement. Her simple denial to move to the back of a bus caused much controversy. As an African American woman, she believed she should have had the right to sit wherever she pleased, which, according to the laws at the time, she did not. The Jim Crow laws were a set of laws that racially segregated the south in the 60's. Her small gesture, which was not so small back then, helped influence the boycott that would later be called the Montgomery Bus Boycott. To some spectators, her actions, as well as the actions of other activists and protesters, were not peaceful. To a woman with as much bravery, dedication, and loyalty, peace was important, but equality was more important. Breaking the law is not what most people see as an ideal way to handle certain situations. It can lead to various consequences that could affect a person for the rest of his life. I would not condone breaking the law unless the issue was serious and needed to be taken care
Of course, some issues do need to be fought for which is where the impact turns to a positive one. Today, Rosa Parks is still considered an influential woman of the civil rights movement. Her simple denial to move to the back of a bus caused much controversy. As an African American woman, she believed she should have had the right to sit wherever she pleased, which, according to the laws at the time, she did not. The Jim Crow laws were a set of laws that racially segregated the south in the 60's. Her small gesture, which was not so small back then, helped influence the boycott that would later be called the Montgomery Bus Boycott. To some spectators, her actions, as well as the actions of other activists and protesters, were not peaceful. To a woman with as much bravery, dedication, and loyalty, peace was important, but equality was more important. Breaking the law is not what most people see as an ideal way to handle certain situations. It can lead to various consequences that could affect a person for the rest of his life. I would not condone breaking the law unless the issue was serious and needed to be taken care