Monday, April 28, 2014

Under what conditions is it morally justified to break the law? In what sort of cases would you endorse civil disobedience? In your answer, think about 1) how you would define the idea of an unjust or immoral law. Would you agree with St. Augustine that 'an unjust law is no law at all'? And 2) what cases (if any) would count in your view as legitimate uses of civil disobedience?

Personally I believe it is ok to break the law when it interferes with personal freedom or offends you to the point where you want to fight it in any way possible.  For example, many people did not agree with slavery, which was law long ago. Many people broke the law and help slaves escape capture. Another example is you are unhappy with a law passed by congress and you decide to block the doors to a government agency. Under these conditions I agree with breaking the law. I endorse civil disobedience when the crime is made to draw attention to something that is not right in the person’s eyesight. We all might not agree but your opinion to yourself is what matters the most. An unjust law is something that may discriminate against you or something that may interfere with your rights as a human being. I agree with St Augustine that “an unjust law is no law at all”. Why should I follow something that I don’t believe in or respect? 

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