To refer to an action as an “act of congress” now means that that action will take a very long time to achieve. In an essay by Henry David Thoreau, he writes, “Can there not be a government...in which majorities decide only those questions to which the rule of expediency is applicable” (Thoreau). Thoreau believes that government often takes so long to make decisions, that it is practically useless. Changes are difficult to make because they often take over a lifetime to complete. In this situation, government disobedience is a much faster option. It took our government a century to give equal rights to African Americans, and it only happened because of government disobedience. Many people believe that the law must always be followed. What is the purpose of a set of laws if they will be broken? A set of laws is important, but if they conflict with conscience, they should not be followed. One who will follow any law must accept living without
To refer to an action as an “act of congress” now means that that action will take a very long time to achieve. In an essay by Henry David Thoreau, he writes, “Can there not be a government...in which majorities decide only those questions to which the rule of expediency is applicable” (Thoreau). Thoreau believes that government often takes so long to make decisions, that it is practically useless. Changes are difficult to make because they often take over a lifetime to complete. In this situation, government disobedience is a much faster option. It took our government a century to give equal rights to African Americans, and it only happened because of government disobedience. Many people believe that the law must always be followed. What is the purpose of a set of laws if they will be broken? A set of laws is important, but if they conflict with conscience, they should not be followed. One who will follow any law must accept living without