The article “The Return of Civil Disobedience” illustrates that the year of 1968 was one of major hardship. First with the assassination of Martin Luther King and the subsequent race riots and secondly, the tragic assassination of President Kennedy. Although it was a trying time for our society we were able to overcome that grim time. The author explains how President Trump has made several decisions to change America while a large portion of society believes that we are headed towards a downward spiral. It is their belief that this current scenario will end up painting a similar picture of how people felt in 1968.
The peoples’ reaction to difficult times or controversial issues is to express their discontent through movements and protest. As Americans we are free to proclaim our views as part of our civil liberties. In paragraph four the author states “Movements are born in the moments when abstract principles become concrete concerns” (Cobb 2). Often when social issues or fears arise it invokes thoughts and ideas and these triggers a movement to bring these to the forefront. It’s important to address these matters as they come to light and not wait until the matters become heated and out of control. We have a responsibility to open our eyes to social issues and find solutions. Historically, when civil rights issues are tested and become a concrete problem is the only time that actions are provoked. By the time that the problem is concreate the matter is often overwhelming and compilated because its been ignored for too long. Early initiative is the key and although we should have learned from earlier generations before we continue to have major issues and society believes that President Trump’s solutions will drive America into chaos. Society believes Trump has taken advantage of his power and isn’t handling situations in the best interest of our society and country. The author also states how “Donald Trump, a …show more content…
No matter who is in power 100% of society will not agree with every decision that is made. Nevertheless, it doesn’t mean that those controversies shouldn’t be heard or expressed. I believe that President Trump has voiced the reality that needs to be heard and previous president’s may have chosen to ignore. A main objective for President Trump is to eliminate illegal immigration in America. Previous President’s may have avoided this topic due to political retribution. Trump has chosen to speak the truth he believes. How much of our tax dollars go towards illegal immigration matters; educating the children of illegal immigrants, providing emergency healthcare, losing jobs to workers that will be paid lower wages consequently affecting the ages of Americans. I believe that President Trump can change things for the better and that he has the best interest of our country in mind. Donald Trump is a Businessman, not a Politician and this is one of the reasons I agree with the way he governs. In a country where we have faced a huge financial crisis we need someone a president with business savvy and a realistic approach to finances and negotiations with other countries. His businesses have clearly succeeded and if he is looking at the America as such that may enable the country to move in a positive direction. Previous presidents have chosen the easy way out or the politically motivated avenue but President Trump is looking at all possibilities even the ones’ society may not approve of but could be the solution to many of our
The peoples’ reaction to difficult times or controversial issues is to express their discontent through movements and protest. As Americans we are free to proclaim our views as part of our civil liberties. In paragraph four the author states “Movements are born in the moments when abstract principles become concrete concerns” (Cobb 2). Often when social issues or fears arise it invokes thoughts and ideas and these triggers a movement to bring these to the forefront. It’s important to address these matters as they come to light and not wait until the matters become heated and out of control. We have a responsibility to open our eyes to social issues and find solutions. Historically, when civil rights issues are tested and become a concrete problem is the only time that actions are provoked. By the time that the problem is concreate the matter is often overwhelming and compilated because its been ignored for too long. Early initiative is the key and although we should have learned from earlier generations before we continue to have major issues and society believes that President Trump’s solutions will drive America into chaos. Society believes Trump has taken advantage of his power and isn’t handling situations in the best interest of our society and country. The author also states how “Donald Trump, a …show more content…
No matter who is in power 100% of society will not agree with every decision that is made. Nevertheless, it doesn’t mean that those controversies shouldn’t be heard or expressed. I believe that President Trump has voiced the reality that needs to be heard and previous president’s may have chosen to ignore. A main objective for President Trump is to eliminate illegal immigration in America. Previous President’s may have avoided this topic due to political retribution. Trump has chosen to speak the truth he believes. How much of our tax dollars go towards illegal immigration matters; educating the children of illegal immigrants, providing emergency healthcare, losing jobs to workers that will be paid lower wages consequently affecting the ages of Americans. I believe that President Trump can change things for the better and that he has the best interest of our country in mind. Donald Trump is a Businessman, not a Politician and this is one of the reasons I agree with the way he governs. In a country where we have faced a huge financial crisis we need someone a president with business savvy and a realistic approach to finances and negotiations with other countries. His businesses have clearly succeeded and if he is looking at the America as such that may enable the country to move in a positive direction. Previous presidents have chosen the easy way out or the politically motivated avenue but President Trump is looking at all possibilities even the ones’ society may not approve of but could be the solution to many of our