{"id":8670,"date":"2024-05-05T20:47:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T00:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/pol-100-0501-fall-2023\/?p=8670"},"modified":"2024-05-05T20:47:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T00:47:48","slug":"discussion-board-13-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/pol-100-0501-fall-2023\/2024\/05\/05\/discussion-board-13-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Discussion Board 13"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to MLK, how can we tell the difference between just and unjust laws?\u00a0<em>Understanding this questions is the most important part of this module, and I will ask it again during our second exam.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>MLK suggests that the difference between just and unjust laws lies in their alignment with moral or natural law. Just laws are those that uphold human dignity, equality, and fairness, while unjust laws are those that violate these principles and perpetuate injustice. He emphasizes that just laws are rooted in moral principles and are in harmony with the ethical standards of society, whereas unjust laws contradict these principles and undermine the inherent rights and dignity of individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your view, is this an important distinction (between just and unjust laws), do you think it makes a difference in the way someone (as an individual, or our society as a whole) lives their lives? Can it affect our politics?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, I believe the distinction between just and unjust laws is crucial as it directly impacts how individuals and society perceive and interact with the legal system. Recognizing this difference informs our understanding of moral responsibility and guides our actions in advocating for justice and equality. It influences how we engage with political processes and institutions, as we strive to uphold just laws and challenge unjust ones through activism, advocacy, and legal reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Based on our discussion of Question 1, give an example each, of an unjust and just law, in the US today. Explain what makes it unjust or just (using MLK\u2019s definition of those two types of laws).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of an unjust law in the US today could be certain voter suppression laws that disproportionately target minority communities by imposing restrictive voting requirements, such as voter ID laws or reducing early voting hours. These laws undermine the principle of equality by disenfranchising marginalized groups and restricting their access to the democratic process, thus violating the moral imperative of fairness and equality. On the other hand, a just law could be the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This law aligns with the moral principle of equality and promotes justice by protecting the civil rights and liberties of all individuals, regardless of their background or identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MLK suggests that the difference between just and unjust laws lies in their alignment with moral or natural law. Just laws are those that uphold human dignity, equality, and fairness, while unjust laws are those that violate these principles and perpetuate injustice. 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