2024 – Choose one of the prompts below and write a 3 5 page response Use researched examples and logical appeals to support

 

Choose one of the prompts below and write a 3-5 page response. Use researched examples and logical appeals to support your case.

In The Letter from the Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King Jr. states “injustice must be rooted out by a strong, persistent and determined action.” to what extent should free individuals sacrifice their time and effort to root out injustice? Write an essay that discusses whether this is still a “duty.”

In King’s response he writes, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” What are the implications of this statement for all people in relation to social injustices? Do you believe he is right? Why or why not?

How does King define “just” laws and “unjust” laws? Why do you agree or disagree with his reasoning? Are there laws today that you think are unjust? If so, why are they unjust and why do people continue to obey them?

King writes, “Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute understanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.” What does he mean by this? Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.