1. According to MLK,  an unjust law degrades the human personality, while a just law, uplifts the human personality.

2. I think this is an important distinction, and it makes a difference in the way someone lives their lives. When laws are passed, there’s always punishment for those who violate the laws. Let’s say an unjust law is passed, like the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793, which imposed punishment on aide on aided/harbored escaped slaves, people are less willing to help escaped slaves even if they wanted because they don’t want to face those penalties. This is a difference in how people lived their lives in that period. I also think it can affect our politics. For example, the passing of the Enabling Act which laid the foundation for the complete Nazification of the German society, and the cornerstone of Hitler’s dictatorship is an example of how unjust law can affect politics.

3. An example of a just law in our society today are state laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This allows everyone to be who they really want to be and be with whoever they choose. These people can express their self, and feelings just like everyone without being discriminated. This is just because according to MLK, laws like this uplift’s human personality.

An example of an unjust law in our society today is sending people to jail for being unable to pay a parking ticket. In the US today, if you get a ticket for a parking violation, and fail to pay, these fines pile up, and you can be arrested and spend time in jail. Not everyone has the ability has the ability or money to pay up all these fines and sending them to jail for just a parking ticket, is like punishing them for being poor. This is unjust because according to MLK, this degrades the human personality.