What Does It Take An Unjust Law - 2068 Words

What does it take to change an unjust law? There are plenty of times where a law that has been imposed on society is less than just, or set up by those with a specific agenda to hinder a certain group of people. When confronted with an unjust law, there is only one real means of protest that is effective: To do whatever it takes in other words â€Å"any mean necessary.† Therefore, I believe that Malcolm’s X’s theory is the most appropriate and effective mean because it requires a greater and more focused response than other means. It allows a group of individuals to become noticed, and their demands will no longer be ignored. This makes the people deal with the issue immediately then ignore it. Martin Luther King Jr as well as Socrates, both†¦show more content†¦In addition, through this essay, I will explain why this way is the only way. Socrates is a master of persuasion and he firmly believes that it’s the most effective means of protest. In Pl ato’s Crito, Socrates is awaiting his sentence, which is death for corruption of the youth and believing in false gods. At this time Crito is trying to convince Socrates to escape jail, Socrates refuses and explains why. To Socrates, persuasion is the most effective means because it doesn’t harm the states system of law and order. In addition, Persuasion allows people to deal with issues with out using any violent force. In Court, persuasion allows the people to defend themselves. Lastly, persuasion allows us the people to find truth through reason instead of physical force. Socrates believes that direct action would cause more harm then any good and that it’s completely ineffective. If the people of the state were to use a direct action approach it would affect the state. If the state is harmed it would lead to collapse in society. Secondly, the state is responsible for the people in; therefore there would be no reason to for the people to act out against the state. Socrates is mainly concerned with the well being of the state. If the state falls law and order will no longer exist this is why he is advocating a more peaceful way of dealing with unjust laws and corruption. From