What did the organizers expect? They broke the law. They - TopicsExpress



          

What did the organizers expect? They broke the law. They disturbed the peace, cost many private businesses significant financial losses and organized an illegal activity despite numerous calls to desist. That is what civil disobedience is -- breaking the law for what you think is a higher moral cause. A crucial part of such civil disobedience is then paying the price for your illegal action. Claiming moral superiority against The Man is not cost-free. If you want to be MLK, you need to experience Birmingham. If you think your cause is so significant it supersedes the law, then you are setting yourself up as a martyr and martyrs dont get a free pass. They suffer. If your actions are more than mere posturing, then going to jail and paying a steep fine should be the anticipated outcome.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 18:35:48 +0000

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