Nonviolent Direct Action is a highly effective form of direct action, for it often acts within the law and therefore is …show more content…
Civil disobedience occurs when one intentionally breaks a law, often to protest said law. It was this form of protest that caused King to be detained at the Birmingham jail. He had been arrested for parading without a permit, after he was denied a permit by the city of Birmingham. (King, 841) It is very important to King, if this act of civil disobedience is to be morally justified, that “one who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty.” (King, 841) This is an effective way to demonstrate just how unjust the law is. This acts in parallel with the core purpose of nonviolent direct action: to bring to light problems, cause tension, and bring about change in the form of negotiations. In the case of civil disobedience, the change is desired in the legislature most of all, as to correct the unjust attributes of the