Unjust Laws

Are we morally obliged to obey unjust laws? Do we have to follow a law regardless of

how unfair, unjust, or immoral it may be? The only reason that these laws must be followed are

because they are the law. But if your're caught in a situation were the “unjust” law needs to be

broken would you create civil disobedience and take a stand for what you believe in?

An unjust law according to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is “Any law that degrades human

personality is unjust.” “An unjust law is a code that a numerical or power majority compels a

minority group to obey, but does not make binding on itself.” An unjust law according to Henry

David Thoreau is, “…if is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent of injustice to

another, then, I say, break the law.” He strongly believes that an individual should stand up to

the government and break a law if it condurs injustice to them. Despite the consequences, an

individual s...