- Just legislation is one that is equitable and treats all people equally, according to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dignity and complies with moral standards. On the other hand, it respects humans who discriminate, hurt people, or violate moral principles. With an unjust law, we have a moral obligation to uphold just laws and to defy unjust ones peacefully, he remarked.
- Yes, I believe it’s critical to understand the differences. Otherwise, individual may adhere to unjust laws simply because they are “legal”. People may be harmed by that, and our society may become less equitable. Knowing the difference allows us to make better decisions, speak up, and even alter terrible legislation. It also has an impact on politics since leaders create and enforce laws: if they cannot distinguish between just and unjust, they may favor damaging policies.
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