As pointed out by Martin Luther King Jr., what makes the difference between just and unjust laws. The question deals directly with the core of our module, and I will return to it in our second exam.

Just laws are those that conform to the principles of ethics, ensuring fairness in reward or punishment, while unjust laws deny dignity, violate accepted moral codes, and result in inequality.

Do you think this constitutes an important distinction? Could it make a difference in the way individuals, or society at large, goes about its life? Might it make a difference politically?

Indeed, telling from unjust laws is critical in the identification of social ills. It is important in developing a more courteous, ethical community with social inclusions which accord due respect to all.
Looking back at our discussion based on the first question, give an example of one unjust law and one just law that exist today in the United States. Explain what makes each law unjust or just based on King’s definitions. An illustration of an inequitable law is the bail system, which has a disproportionate impact on individuals belonging to lower socioeconomic strata, thereby constraining their capacity to attain release. In contrast, a fair law is represented by civil rights legislation, which promotes equality and provides protection against racial discrimination.