“In your statement you assert that our actions, even though peaceful, must be condemned because they precipitate violence. But is this a logical assertion? Isn't this like condemning a robbed man because his possession of money precipitated the evil act of robbery? Isn't this like condemning Socrates because his unswerving commitment to truth and his philosophical inquiries precipitated the act by the misguided populace in which they made him drink hemlock? Isn't this like condemning Jesus because his unique God consciousness and never ceasing devotion to God's will precipitated the evil act of crucifixion?” Why does King make allusions to Socrates and Jesus in this passage?

a
Socrates and Jesus would be in favor for civil rights for people of color.
b
Socrates and Jesus would agree with the critics of Dr King’s work.
c
Both men are examples of how King’s actions ultimately lead to more violence.
d
Both men are example of how blaming peaceful protests for causing violence is illogical.