Civil disobedience

             Civil disobedience is wrong. This is true in most cases such as murder and robbery, but there are some instances wear this is wrong. When a person is detained for speaking up for what they believe in, in a nonviolent way, then that is where the authorities are wrong. The first amendment entitles the citizens of the United States to the freedom of speech. When this right is taken away from them this is where the problem ensues. Civil disobedience is wrong when it results in violence, when it induces fear, but is not wrong when a person is speaking for what they believe in.
             "No; death will do that for me." Homicide, rape, robbery are all violent crimes. They occur when a person believes that they have no other choice to get a point across. There are laws that prohibit citizens from committing such appalling crimes. But laws are just mere words unless they are enforced. The authorities try to protect you at all times but they can't be in two places at once. This problem results in violent crimes. No person deserves to be striped of sentimental objects whether it be materialistic or relatives.
             "Has death bred death?" When one commits a violent crime it induces fear. People should not live in fear of others who disobey the laws set by the government. Creon feared for his life after he was told three times that something bad would happen to him if he did not free Antigone and bury her brother. He tried to do these things but he was too late. Then he was punished for his crime. Everyone has had their "security blanket" at least once in their life, but when they need that blanket everyday then there is a serious problem.
             "But as for me, I will bury the brother I love." Civil disobedience is not wrong when you speak up for what you believe in. Why are riots caused? It is because the authorities will not allow those who have something to say to speak up. When these people who have somethin...

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