Dr. King reacts passionately to comments made referring to several moral and ethical reasons why he non-violently is protesting in Birmingham Alabama. Dr. King discusses in a very logical and valid manner why he and his following have been invited to take place in a non-violent protest aimed at segregation in Birmingham. He believes that“ Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” He goes on to say that what affects one directly affects us all indirectly and this is why he is protesting in Birmingham. Dr. King agrees with the white religious leaders that it is unfortunate that this demonstration is taking place but how it is even more unfortunate that the white population of Birmingham has left the black community with no other option.
Dr. King writes while sitting in his Birmingham jail cell about how he believes that if justice is too long delayed it is practically being denied. Dr. King emotionally appeals to these white religious leaders to momentarily stop and try to consider a different point of view. I believe one of his most important emphases Dr. King relates to his critics is how to relate to theme how hard it is to explain to their children why these unjust uncivilized law
Dr. King appeals to everyone about what is moral and ethically right for America not just the black community. He writes that the black community has no problem following what he refers to as “just laws.” However, he feels very strongly that what laws the blacks must follow must also be complied with by the white community as well. Dr. King is very disappointed with the white leaders that they don’t understands that law and order exists for the purpose of establishing justice. He feels it is almost hypocritical of the white moderates to devote so much more time to order when he believes that justice and order intertwined establish a civilized community, not one or the other.
Dr. King does agrees with the white religious leaders in that he also wants people to obey the law especially since congresses outlawing of segregation in public schools. He however does go on to state that he believes that there are two types of laws: just and unjust. He believes it is very obvious to distinguish the difference in a just and unjust law. Dr. King uses numerous ways to develop a pretty distinguishable line between the two types of laws. He first states that “ Any law that uplifts human personality is just and any law that degrades human personality is unjust.” He emphasizes that a