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Martin Luther King had a strong message and a great cause to spread. Yes he had a good message. He fought for change, equality, and the chance for people to make a movement. Today in the contemporary world we have some of those principles, but I feel we lost our luster and our passion: because we are spoiled. In todays generation we have been handed freedom and rights. And although we have fought for what we want for example occupy wall street it was not as successful as we hoped because there was no direction, no leader. Which is what Marin Luther King did, he had direction, he was clear on what he wanted and he made it happen. Occupy wall street did make its appearance and did grab the attention that it wanted and we used the principles that great leaders like Martin Luther King taught use to do. The principles he used then are still relevant and important in todays society.
Nature of protest in the contemporary world Non-violent Protest Today as a community as one, we have the capability to make a change, however, it depends on the approach and manner we make that change. In history we have seen war’s between countries fighting because; religion, money, or land. But violence leads to more violence. In the contemporary world many countries thrive for peace, and thrive to have their voices heard. This is what makes a democracy for everyone to be heard. Even though there are people who think the only way is through violence and fear is the only chance for change there is another way. That way is through a non-violent peaceful protest.
Do not be mistaken though just because it may be seen, as “non-violent” does not mean it is ineffective. Through public speeches, written letters, group mass petitions, banners and posters, and g...

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...hey are comfortable with the status quo as long as it does not affect their own lives. On the other hand the United States is moving foreword. No longer do we have segregation between people who are of different colors, no longer women are seen as second-class citizens, and slowly but surely gay men and women can get married. This is a gigantic step to equality and out of fear, but we are still moving slower than we should. And it is those who stand by the status quo that makes a movement for change to drag its feet.
In conclusion Certain movements may seem as extreme, and in contemporary society we see extremism as a “bad thing.” We link it to violence and hatred. We link it to terroristic acts. This is a false view though, and even if we fear it we need it and have been embracing extremism. Extremism is uncertainty, extremism is change from the status quo.