Is civil disobedience justified?
Many people have argued that civil disobedience cannot be justified in a democracy. If democratic processes can change unjust laws then the existence of lawful channels of change makes civil disobedience unnecessary. Others believe that some issues of injustice are so urgent or deeply embedded in society that lawful channels cannot or will not respond. • What do you think? • If you are considering civil disobedience also read Should I be arrested?
