Civil Disobedience
"Civil Disobedience" PART A: Which statements best summarize the TWO main claims of the text?
Everyone who funds a government through taxes shares equal responsibility for the mistakes of that government. Patriotism is a fine quality but it can sometimes blind people to the flaws of their country's government. Citizens must challenge and attempt to change the wrongs of the state; it is not enough to work within the system. Individuals have a responsibility to disobey laws that are inherently unjust and in conflict with their morals. Although some laws are unjust, it is the duty of citizens to follow all laws created by the state. It is generally best to focus on building up a following for a given movement before launching protests to demonstrations.