Disobeying Unjust Laws

There is many different views on the subject of “unjust laws.” This topic is a big issue that is expressed all over the world in many different ways such as speeches, protests and marches. I believe that, one does have a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. A few reasons that pursued me to believe this is one, by protesting against an unjust law for someone that can not themselves or will not could help change perspectives and lead to improving the situation. Another important reason is the fact that the United States is a democracy, which means the people have certain powers as well. Lastly, one does have a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws because everyone should stand up for what they believe in or want to happen

Many people could help promote a change and pursued others if a citizen acted as a voice for someone else as well. By doing this it could possibly change someone's life for the better. Another reason people should speak up about how they feel and what they want, even if it disobeys a law that was already made is because, in the first amendment it states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” This means that citizens have the right to speak up for what they want and protest without having a consequence. Another strong reason I believe in this statement is because, the United States is known as a democracy. No one should have to worry about being punished for speaking up against a law they believe is unjust because of this rule. If the government had all the power, and