The Bad Law

We are blessed in the united States to have a government by the people. As long as the majority is moral, the laws should be. But what should you do if you don't think the laws are just? Who should you act if you think a law is morally wrong? Many people will simply vote their opinion. But voting just denies responsibility.

Blacks have been a minority in the U.S. and for most of our history have been treated unfairly. Before the 1960's, they had rights to vote but not ability. Besides, voting wouldn't get them the rights they desired. They had to act. Segregation laws were morally wrong, and things didn't change until more than voting happened. The non-violent protests led but M. L. King and others led to the equality they have today.

Some people refuse to pay taxes because they don't feel that taxing is right, though they share the benefits that we all do. Where do we decide to act? How can one take a stand? When does self-governance overrule government ruling and civil disobedience take precedence? These are thoughts that I don't have a definite answer to, but I know that voting is the least we can do.