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terrapinwelcher Donating Member (123 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-20-10 01:21 PM
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14. Nice Try
Re-read what I wrote.

But that is not the question. The question is, "What laws do I disregard with impunity?" or "What laws do I feel that I shouldn't be punished for if i get caught breaking them?" Hopefully, your answer is "NONE of them."

King knew that he would be punished for breaking the law. He didn't bitch and moan that he was jailed. He worked within the legal framework in exhibiting his civil disobedience. That is, his conscience absolved him, but he willingly submitted to the authorities. This was in direct contrast to groups like the Black Panthers that advocated violent overthrow as a means of achieving equality. So before you go casting bullshit aspersions as to whether or not I hold to King's message, do your damned due diligence first and open a real history book.
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