Sunday, August 23, 2009

Antigone #8

Civil disobedience is wrong.

Argue the validity of this statement. Remember to use logic and reason, not emotions.

In my opinion, civil disobedience, is not necessarily 100% right, but often necessary. In a perfect world, a government would truly be by the people, of the people, and for the people. This is never the case, however. Governments most often end up being run by the upper class, far removed from the needs and feelings of the majority. I think it is important to remember that civil disobedience has contributed greatly to many causes, including the great Civil Rights movement, which was one of the greatest hurdles our country has ever overcome.

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