In a free society everyone has rights but it is how you choose to use those rights that make all the difference. The United States was founded on these very democratic values to give all people a true voice in the decision making of the laws that we must abide by. How we choose to use this voice has a huge impact not only in our own lives, but in society as a whole.
Resisting a law for the greater good of society is a noble and honorable feat typically marking history books for many years to come, when it is done through the proper channels in a way that makes a difference. According to the letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.], " In any nonviolent campaign there are four basic steps: collection of the facts to determine whether injustices exist; negotiation; self-purification; and…show more content… This was her message, striking a change for everyone. Parks was not more concerned for herself than that of everyone else in her decision to resist the laws. When she chose not to give up her seat she did so peacefully. At no point did she destroy property, riot, or use foul language to anyone who was on the bus demanding she get up having a different viewpoint in the issue. Parks was the epitome of a peaceful resistance promoting a positive change in society.
Although there were violent occurrences that happened during this time, at the root of Dr. King and Mrs. Parks messages was to be peaceful and in time, the change will come. If you plant seeds of a positive message they will take root, have substance, and blossom in to great things. However, the same can be said with negativity. As people today are embarking on their resistance to laws they must ask themselves what kind of free society they want for their future. Is it going to be a positive or a negative
