Caridad Rodriguez<\/p>\n
Module 13<\/p>\n
April 29,2025<\/p>\n
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1. According to MLK, how can we tell the difference between just and unjust laws? Understanding this question is the most important part of this module, and I will ask it again during our second exam.<\/p>\n
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Answer: According to MLK a just law is one that upholds human dignity and treats all people equally. King also argues that just laws should reflect moral law which he associates with divine law in which he referenced biblical commandments and teachings to highlight the moral principles of what justice and equality should look like. An unjust law is one that degrades human dignity and dehumanizes a person. Segregation laws are unjust because they targeted people based on race in ways that were degrading and dehumanizing.<\/p>\n
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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?<\/p>\n
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Answer: I believe that it is an important distinction between just and unjust laws because as Dr. King stated it affects everyone whether directly or indirectly. An unjust law will affect the way someone lives their lives because it strips away one\u2019s human dignity and self- respect. King mentioned in his letter having to explain to their children why they cannot participate in going to certain places or doing certain things simply because they were not accepted. This can take a major toll on one\u2019s mental health and self-image.<\/p>\n
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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\u2019s definition of those two types of laws).<\/p>\n
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Answer: I believe that the cash bail system is an unjust law because it disproportionately impacts people from low- income backgrounds. People who cannot afford to pay the bail must remain incarcerated before trial even if they are not convicted of any crime, while wealthier people can pay bail and secure their release even if they are facing similar charges. This is discriminatory and creates a flawed justice system where a person\u2019s financial resources determine their conditions rather than the nature of the alleged crime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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