1.) Is the action of civil disobedience (a public, non-violent protest to an injustice) an effective way to make changes in society? Does it create the benefits the protester desires or are the “costs” too high? 2.) What act of civil disobedience supports your position? When and where did it take place? What specific societal issue (s) inspired the participants to commit civil disobedience? How much recognition or notoriety did people receive as a result? How successful was it? Was there a change in policy? Did it bring the issues into focus for the public? Do you think the issue is valid and worth fighting for?
3.) What act of civil disobedience supports your position? When and where did it take place? What specific societal issue (s) inspired the participants to commit civil disobedience? How much recognition or notoriety did people receive as a result? How successful was it? Was there a change in policy? Did it bring the issues into focus for the public? Do you think the issue is valid and worth fighting for?
4.) How effective is civil disobedience in causing positive change in the world? (You may want to use this paragraph as your counter-argument). What are the consequences? You may want to discuss both positive and negative consequences of civil disobedience. What examples work here?