How Do You Protect Civil Disobedience Rights?
The term and modern theory of civil disobedience was established by Henry David Thoreau in his essay “Civil Disobedience,” published in 1849. In practice, civil disobedience is the active refusal of citizens to obey certain laws or government directives without resorting to violence. Some of the best known applications of civil disobedience were demonstrated in the United States by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and in India by Mahatma Gandhi. Contact your local government with the grievance you want them to address. There are many ways to do this. Write or email officials responsible for the problem, attend city council meetings or set up an appointment to meet with the individual responsible for addressing your concerns. Educate your local community about the laws and legislation you disagree with. Your concerns are more likely to be heard if you have the support of the community behind you. Protest the laws or legislation you want to address. Organize your family, friends and neighbors
