Problem
"It is not desirable," wrote Thoreau, "to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right."
Your task is to choose an example from current events in which you see a law or regulation that conflicts with what you think is right. You might investigate national issues, or you can look at the local laws within your community.
Individually, prepare a written argument, persuading your audience of your position on the chosen issue. Your argument should be at least two pages, double-spaced! Your argument should include these three parts:
i. State the U.S. law (and be sure to give context and background on this law)
ii. Explain why this law is not moral. Prior to this, you must explain where the moral code that you are abiding by comes from-you have to define morality.
iii. And offer a solution to resolve the conflict between the law and the morality surrounding the issue. Should the law be abolished, or should it be rewritten? How so? What steps do we need to take? You need to be sure to explain your solution fully. Be sure to consider the entirety of the problem-remember that consequences are a part of civil disobedience, so how does this factor into your solution?