1)What is the main argument of this article?
I believe that the main argument is Martin Luther King came to Birmingham to fight the injustice the African Americans were enduring there. Mr. King also states that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. He then goes on to explain the difference between just and unjust laws.
2) What evidence does the author use to support the main argument
He is being accused of coming to Birmingham and causing trouble. He states that he is not an outsider and that one of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s affiliates invited him and his organization to Birmingham. Dr. King also states that the black man has waited “more than 240 years” for justice when he was told his protest was “untimely”. …show more content…
He believes that the white moderates valuing order have made it easy for the injustice of the segregation to continue. Martin Luther King also seems to value non-violent protesting. Prior to the protest in Birmingham they did a self-purification to make sure that they were ready to suffer injustice and willing to be arrested for what they believed in. I also agree with Martin Luther King and do value the same ideas as him. Violence would only make things worse and would ultimately become extinction of the African Americans which also ties into the justice aspect.
4) What information builds my confidence in the authors’ expertise?
Martin Luther King was a very educated man that sought injustice for his people and for everyone. Not only was he fighting for the “blacks” but he was also fighting for any injustice that was present in his time. His unselfish actions and tribute to equality will never be forgotten.
5) If the opportunity arose, what questions would I pose to the author?
I would ask Martin Luther King if today’s world is what he had envisioned. I would also ask him what his next step would to be or if there was anything else he would fight for regarding injustice …show more content…
I found it interesting how Martin Luther King used his influence to relate history to his current problems. King used famous quotes from various locations to describe his role in the context of Christianity, its history, and American
I believe that the main argument is Martin Luther King came to Birmingham to fight the injustice the African Americans were enduring there. Mr. King also states that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. He then goes on to explain the difference between just and unjust laws.
2) What evidence does the author use to support the main argument
He is being accused of coming to Birmingham and causing trouble. He states that he is not an outsider and that one of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s affiliates invited him and his organization to Birmingham. Dr. King also states that the black man has waited “more than 240 years” for justice when he was told his protest was “untimely”. …show more content…
He believes that the white moderates valuing order have made it easy for the injustice of the segregation to continue. Martin Luther King also seems to value non-violent protesting. Prior to the protest in Birmingham they did a self-purification to make sure that they were ready to suffer injustice and willing to be arrested for what they believed in. I also agree with Martin Luther King and do value the same ideas as him. Violence would only make things worse and would ultimately become extinction of the African Americans which also ties into the justice aspect.
4) What information builds my confidence in the authors’ expertise?
Martin Luther King was a very educated man that sought injustice for his people and for everyone. Not only was he fighting for the “blacks” but he was also fighting for any injustice that was present in his time. His unselfish actions and tribute to equality will never be forgotten.
5) If the opportunity arose, what questions would I pose to the author?
I would ask Martin Luther King if today’s world is what he had envisioned. I would also ask him what his next step would to be or if there was anything else he would fight for regarding injustice …show more content…
I found it interesting how Martin Luther King used his influence to relate history to his current problems. King used famous quotes from various locations to describe his role in the context of Christianity, its history, and American