Civil Disobedience Unjust

Civil Disobedience is the right of a person to oppose a law that one believes is unjust. This is a right of an individual because their actions are a result of their feeling as though a law or regulation isn't just or fair. By peacefully opposing such a law, this person may positively influence a free society, as a demonstration of one's personal beliefs and standing up for their rights. As Rosa Parks stated, "You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right", people are encouraged to stand against laws that go against their personal beliefs of justice and equality. The U.S. Constitution supports a freedom of speech, enabling an individual to believe in and state whatever they wish. Acting accordingly to those beliefs may result in consequences that often can't be controlled. However, an act of disobedience towards a law one deems as unjust may result in a positive change …show more content…
Thomas Jefferson claimed that it is the "Right of the people to alter or abolish" any government or law. For example, outright acts of civil disobedience supporting the rights of women and people of color led to women's suffrage, gender equality, equality of color, and allowing people of color to vote. Without sit-ins, rallies, and personal acts of civil disobedience, the country wouldn't have gained the rights of those people. Even today acts of civil disobedience are succeeding in gaining more recognition and granting rights to people of color. Acting against commands from police officers or the law fully, people supporting the "Black Lives Matter" movement have gained recognition and have brought about a positive change in the treatment of people with different colored skin throughout America. In these cases, acts of civil disobedience granted the rights and recognition of people across America, supporting the belief that "all men are created