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).

2 thoughts on “Discussion Board 13.1”

  1. 1.    According to MLK, how can we tell the difference between just and unjust laws?
    A just law is a law that is fair to everyone and treats all people equally. An unjust law is the opposite — it’s a law that treats people unfairly or gives one group more rights than others. MLK says that if a law goes against someone’s dignity or moral rights, then it’s unjust. A just law uplifts people, but an unjust law brings them down.
        2.    Do you think this difference matters? Can it affect how we live or our politics?
    Yes, I think it matters a lot. If we don’t pay attention to what’s just or unjust, then unfair systems stay in place. People might follow laws that hurt others without thinking. Knowing the difference can help people stand up for what’s right and even make changes in politics and laws.
        3.    Give one example of a just and an unjust law in the US today.
    A just law is the Civil Rights Act that protects people from being treated badly because of their race. That’s fair and helps everyone. An unjust law, in my opinion, is how some people still get longer jail time for things like drug possession just because of their background or where they live. That’s unfair and goes against equality — which MLK would call unjust.

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