Question

interpreting a passage
this is as it should be, for our nation is founded on the principle that observance of the law is the eternal safeguard of liberty and defiance of the law is the surest road to tyranny.

• address on the situation at the university of mississippi, john f kennedy

based on this passage, what does kennedy want southern states to do?
follow the brown v board of education ruling because it is the law
continue to defiantly oppose the enrollment of african american students
declare support for desegregation while continuing to fight it in secret
peacefully work to change the law to avoid desegregating schools

Explanation:

Kennedy emphasizes observance of the law as safeguard of liberty. The Brown v. Board of Education ruling was a legal decision for desegregation. He would want states to follow it as law.

Answer:

follow the Brown v. Board of Education ruling because it is the law