He spoke out for passive resistence and non-violent protesting. King’s long speeches often caught wandering people, and drew them into the crowd. He used his speeches as a key to change people's concept of slavery. His speeches such as the “ I Have a Dream” speech were very powerful, but it didnt show anything about violence; even his tone while he was gving his speeches seemed more inspirational. Matrin Luther King is the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in
Speech codes sought to end hate speech by saying that violent speech against minorities should not be protected under the First Amendment because that kind of racial speech prevents minorities from exercising their First Amendment rights. Most of the codes could never be enforced because they were either too broad or too vague and overall they never held up in court. Lawrence’s essay came shortly after incidents of racial speech were occurring on campuses and he is intent on letting the reader know how much it “troubles” him. It seems along with conveying his opinions about the subject, Lawrence also wants to find ways to push his audience to be proactive to regulate and eliminate racial speech. Although Lawrence does make his point that racial speech can be hurtful and can even provoke violence, he lacks in convincing the reader that there is any legitimate way to regulate it.
From Malcolm X actions towards segregation to Osama Bin Laden’s attack on September 11th, violence has been the way to resolve conflict. Violence seemed to be the way to advocate to others how feelings are directed towards a situation or show how far a person will go to prove their point. Non-violent leaders like Booker T. Washington and Geoffrey Canada believed that violence wasn’t the way to go about settling differences. The peaceful resistance advocated by both Washington and Canada is a viable solution because it would result in an increased number of leaders, a unified community, and alter the behavior of children. Seeing the work of great leaders help to aspire ordinary people to take charge and become leaders in their own communities.
For instance, police officers would begin cracking down on smaller crimes such as kicking vendors out of unissued areas in the hopes that it would somehow eliminate drug sales or theft. Because of this theory, many people were getting in trouble by the law for things they previously did without thinking twice. I think that in short term, this theory can truly be beneficial because of its hands on action. However, in the long run, crime will happen no matter what because people will rebel due to the strictness of these officers. This theory has gotten much support, but because of its intensity it has also received some criticism.
Argument: For Jeff Jacoby, writer of “A Desensitized Society Drenched in Sleaze,” violent entertainment indirectly causes real life violence. He states that even with his highly religious and disciplined background he was “jaded” from exposure to violent TV. he thinks that if he can be desensitized, then anyone can be desensitized. With that thought, Jacoby may have a valid point. If exposed to violent TV for an extended amount of time, it may be able to desensitize anyone, especially if they come from an already broken home or bad neighborhood.
Today, the Occupy Wall Street movement is just as relevant now as it was 50 years ago when Martin led it. To me it’s the same type of protest for the same reasons. Non-violence protests have become unconstitutional and illegal just because it is disturbing the public. Protesting in certain places is okay but there are some areas that need to stay clear and not get in the way of day to day actions. As you can see, some things just don’t change and others take time.
If such protests are to be viable and achieve their ends it is essential that the demonstrators obey the law and involve the police in planning process to ensure that no one is hurt and nothing is illegal. In conclusion, it certainly is true that peaceful and purposeful protests are a key component of democracy. It is every citizen’s democratic right to protest peacefully in an attempt to highlight issues which they believe are important and need to be resolved. However, to endanger the well-being and safety of the community at large is anti-social behaviour which cannot be tolerated. In order for such protests to be truly effective, it is necessary to involve the police in the planning so that they can facilitate
This trial created a national uproar, opening the first of many debates regarding Stand Your Ground Laws, state which that person may use lethal force with no duty to retreat when faced with a “reasonable perceived threat” (US News). Although stand your ground laws provide additional means under the law for people to protect themselves and their families, they should be banned since in reality
There are pros and cons for public speaking, some cons are if people speak too much, it could jeopardize the security of our country. The establishment of free speech for all citizens is a successful political strategy for everyone; for people who disagree with those in power as well as those who agree. Allowing free speech adds to the marketplace of ideas, and keeps society involved in important issues. If there was not public speech there would be no media, or newspaper, people wouldn’t be informed about things that concern or help citizens. Some individuals are afraid to protest, because people don’t agree with the government, can become dangerous and get out of control, and they can even danger themselves as well as the safety, property, and lives of
The banks, as well as the government, have also played a part in fueling the movement. One of the most common reasons that the movement is dismissed is because its goals and demands are cloudy and the fact that it has no leader or form of organization. The movement is quite clear on its intentions and a point of the protests is that it represents the people. Regardless of the complaints against it, the Occupy movement is something to be taken seriously and should be supported because the people have