1. According to MLK, how can we tell the difference between just and unjust laws? 

According to MLK a just law is fair and follows moral or natural law. It treats everyone equally and helps people. An unjust law is unfair, hurts people, and treats certain people badly while benefiting others. In most cases the people are treated badly had no part in creating that law.

2. 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?

Yes, in my opinion MLK distinction is very important. Knowing the differences between them helps decide when to is it ok to follow laws and when it’s time to object and challenge them. As a society it is important to understand and see where others are being discriminated and do our best to help them. Additionally, Politically, it can help supports the fight against injustice, like the segregation in MLK’s time. finally, without this distinction, unfair political agendas or governments might stay permeant just because they’re legal, this is not only a bad thing for society but also hurts trust the government, politician and the law.

3. 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’s definition of those two types of laws).

 Examples of just and unjust laws today:

• Just Law: The Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans discrimination, is just because it treats everyone equally and protects human dignity.
• Unjust Law: Anti-Transgender Bathroom Laws. Some states have laws that stop transgender people from using bathrooms that match their gender. These laws are unfair because they disrespect transgender people and treat them as less important. They make life harder for transgender people and encourage discrimination, which goes against fairness and equality.

1. According to MLK a just law is law that is equally to everyone and fair to every individual. A unjust law is the opposite, it’s a law that is unfair and discriminates against certain people. It creates inequality between groups of people.
2. I believe it is important because it affects how we view things and society, when we follow just law its equally but when we have unjust laws we see the inequality and it helps us correct it for laws that are equal.
3. a example of a unjust law is looking at homeless people like they are criminals and a example of just law is the civil rights act where it promotes equality and protects the people from discrimination.

1.According to MLK, how can we tell the difference between just and unjust laws?-As stated by Martin Luther king Jr. a law which is aligned with a moral law that is uplifting in a person is known as a “just” law. An unjust law on the other hand would be a law that is not aligned with moral law and completely disregards basic human right. MLK also says that law is unjust if it’s applied unequally for certain people or when a law is created without the minority giving their thoughts on who the law concerns since minorities will also be affected by whatever decision is made.

2.In your view, is this an important distinction (between just and unjust laws)? Do you think it makes a difference in the way of someone (as an individual or our society as a whole) lives their lives? Can it affect our politics?-I do believe it is an important distinction between just and unjust laws. One of the main reasons that the distinction is so important is because the distinction can cause/motivate people to resist, protest, and even go against certain laws if they feel it is unjust, like with the civil rights movement. This distinction also helps shape our society and affects our politics because the laws created are heavily influenced to make sure that they are fair to everyone, and that is due to just and unjust laws.

3.Based on our discussion of question 1, give an example of each of an unjust and just law in the US today. Explain what makes it unjust or just (using MLK’S definition of those two types of laws).-An example of an unjust law that we do currently have is certain laws that suppress many voters in minority communities because the laws deny certain groups to participate since there are so many things needed in order to bot which many people that live in minority communities do not have. An example of just law would be something like the ADA, ls also known as “The Americans disabilities act” and in this all people are treated fairly and equally with access to the same facilities, food, etc. By MLK standards this is perfect and considered a just law, because all the individuals regardless of who they are end up all being treated you the same.

1. According to MLK, how can we tell the difference between just and unjust laws? Understanding this questions is the most important part of this module, and I will ask it again during our second exam.
2. 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?
3. 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’s definition of those two types of laws).