Martin Luther King Jr. once said “We should never forget that everything Adolf Hitler did in Germany was ‘legal’ and everything the Hungarian freedom fighters did in Hungary was ‘illegal.’” People must stand up for the issues of justice even if it is illegal because without them what will become of their society. Although opponents may say that taking a stand on issues of justice in society is not important, in actuality it is very important for a person to take a stand on issues of justice in society. The strength of the people taking a stand on issues of justice in society is vital in helping others take a stand, making a change, and helping the nation prosper.
When just one person takes a stand for something they believe is not right, they give courage to other people to stand up as well. Susan B. Anthony was a strong leader that gave other women courage to take a stand for their rights. In her speech “ On Women 's Right …show more content…
Opponents claim that by taking a stand a lot of suffering can happen. Chief Joseph, the leader of the Nez Perce people, fought against whites to keep their land. His people fought many battles for what they thought was right. In his speech “On Surrender,” he says “Our chiefs are killed. Looking Glass is dead, Tu-hul-hil-sote is dead. The old men are all dead.” Chief Joseph’s people fought against the whites and most of his people did not survive. Why should people take a stand on issues of justice in society if it can get them hurt? Nevertheless, opponents forget that the person can get hurt whether they stand up for the issues of society or if they just ignore the issues. In fact, if a person does stand up for issues of justice in society they do not have to do so with violence, they could just do so by using civil disobedience. Therefore, it is important to take a stand on injustice in society because violence only happens when a person let it
When just one person takes a stand for something they believe is not right, they give courage to other people to stand up as well. Susan B. Anthony was a strong leader that gave other women courage to take a stand for their rights. In her speech “ On Women 's Right …show more content…
Opponents claim that by taking a stand a lot of suffering can happen. Chief Joseph, the leader of the Nez Perce people, fought against whites to keep their land. His people fought many battles for what they thought was right. In his speech “On Surrender,” he says “Our chiefs are killed. Looking Glass is dead, Tu-hul-hil-sote is dead. The old men are all dead.” Chief Joseph’s people fought against the whites and most of his people did not survive. Why should people take a stand on issues of justice in society if it can get them hurt? Nevertheless, opponents forget that the person can get hurt whether they stand up for the issues of society or if they just ignore the issues. In fact, if a person does stand up for issues of justice in society they do not have to do so with violence, they could just do so by using civil disobedience. Therefore, it is important to take a stand on injustice in society because violence only happens when a person let it