King believes that the obligations of the citizen are to break unjust laws and take direct action rather than waiting for the courts to bring justice. He believes one should demand political and economic justice from the government or an area in which they live. During the time King was alive, racial issues were huge to the point where segregation among Caucasians and African Americans were enforced. Along with segregation, many acts of violence were also inflicted upon African Americans –especially lynching. Such acts require people to stand up and end the immoral ways of the majority. King insists that instead of siding with the law, people should participate in nonviolent acts to change it. This view was very much inspired by King’s first hand experience with having to deal with racism every day. King believed that if people chose to wait for justice from the courts, then nothing will ever be resolved.
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As King said “justice too long delayed is justice denied” (3). The courts had no interest in helping African Americans obtain the justice they deserved. The only way to make the majority of America listen was by participating in nonviolent acts. Activities such as boycotting, picketing, and not paying taxes were among the most popular ways African Americans resisted the government. By participating in these activities, people are forced to “negotiate” and not ignore the issues at hand any longer. Refusing to give money to the government and Caucasian owned companies, causes a disruption within the economy. For hundreds of years, African Americans have been forced into slavery and deprived of their civil rights. King realized that enough is enough and that the African American community must come together to fight against such oppression no matter how risky it may
As King said “justice too long delayed is justice denied” (3). The courts had no interest in helping African Americans obtain the justice they deserved. The only way to make the majority of America listen was by participating in nonviolent acts. Activities such as boycotting, picketing, and not paying taxes were among the most popular ways African Americans resisted the government. By participating in these activities, people are forced to “negotiate” and not ignore the issues at hand any longer. Refusing to give money to the government and Caucasian owned companies, causes a disruption within the economy. For hundreds of years, African Americans have been forced into slavery and deprived of their civil rights. King realized that enough is enough and that the African American community must come together to fight against such oppression no matter how risky it may