Analysis Of Letter From A Birmingham Jail

Dr. King’s reason for writing the “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” was to express his concerns and disappointments about the injustice that Negroes endured during segregation in the United States of America during the 1960s. In particular and for the purpose of this letter, Dr. King specifically discussed the racial challenges of Birmingham where negroes experienced the worst segregation and violence among the south. I was quite disturbed reading this letter as I found myself sympathizing which the unjust actions and brutality that Negroes endured. From reading this letter I felt a level of angry as these people were made to feel less of a human being because of unfair laws that have taken place for decades. The points discussed were on a very sensitive topic and I was very perturbed. I am an African-American that is hurt and disgusted by the undeserved treatment against American- American’s. They have been beaten, ill-treated, belittled and frowned upon because of the color of their skin.
My thought process while reading this letter was, “how could white people be so mean and treat negroes like they amount to nothing? Why did

As a child I was always taught the golden rule, ‘do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Therefore it goes by no surprise that I believe everyone should be treated equally no matter their race and everyone should treat others how they would like to be treated. I believe in being fair and justice being served for all. Violence, no matter the situation is definitely not a solution and it should be avoided. I value respecting others. Based on my self- reflection, this letter expressed the level of disrespect to negroes, treating them like animals, beating them, bombing their churches and homes, slapping and kicking them as well. The violence was at an all-time high. There was so much injustice at the time that it was sickening and uncalled