Discussion Post: American Politics
In the Letter from Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King, Jr., expresses his disappointment in other clergy and offers a defense of his approach to civil rights. For this assignment, answer the following questions about the Letter:
• How does King defend direct action and how does he justify breaking the law? Explain.
• How does King respond to claims that he is "extreme" and why does he question his "optimism?"
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.