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8.
\an unjust law is no law at all.\
what do you think king means?
9.
\one has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws.\
what do you think king means?
10.
\one who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty.\
what do you think king means?
reflection
which quote do you think is the most powerful? explain why.
Question 8
King (likely MLK) implies laws must align with morality/justice. Unjust laws, violating human dignity/equality, lack legitimate authority. So, people aren’t bound by them as "law" in a true, moral sense.
Just laws (fair, equitable, upholding rights) deserve obedience beyond legal duty—there’s a moral obligation. Obeying them supports justice, social good, and aligns with ethical principles, so it’s both a legal and moral responsibility.
Breaking unjust laws should be non - violent, public, and with acceptance of penalty. "Openly" shows no deceit, "lovingly" (non - hate - filled, for justice) and accepting penalty demonstrates sincerity, willingness to suffer for a just cause, distinguishing it from criminality.
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King means that a law lacking justice (e.g., discriminatory, oppressive) does not fulfill the true purpose of law (to uphold morality, equality, human rights). Such a law has no real claim to be followed, as it fails to meet the ethical standards that define a valid, binding law.