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People that fall under the legalistic fallacy think that removing racist laws ends racism in everyday life. This suggests that people are only racist because they follow the laws that are in place. This is not true because de facto racial discrimination continues to exist in the United States even after racist laws are removed. The tokenistic fallacy suggests that since some people of color are successful, racism no longer exists. The suggestion that racism is eradicated because a select few are successful is harmful because it ignores all the other people of color that are struggling.

While people believe kneeling during the National Anthem is disrespecting the country 's ideals, I believe kneeling during the National Anthem is not disrespectful. The United States is not living up to its ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice for all no matter their race. Athletes are bringing awareness by a peaceful protest, which is protected under the first amendment for those who are oppressed. My cousin, a veteran, has also influenced my view on this situation. Seeing my own family member put their life in danger to save millions of others does not add up to someone kneeling on the sideline during the National Anthem.

The belief is that you do not hurt anyone but you disobey the law to show what you think. The idea is the same for in Fahrenheit 451 the people who get arrested for owning books are being civilly disobedient of the law and showing what they think and try to start a spark, but in the end no one listens and everyone dies. One of the last works that will be compared is the Declaration of Independence. This document talks about human rights and the need to defend them. The dystopian society that Fahrenheit 451 is set in does not allow for people to have the right to happiness as seemingly implied of a comment by a doctor who says people overdosing is a common call for them.The right to life is seemingly not given as people don’t get a fair trial when convicted of a crime as they seem to be immediately executed on the

I saw you, Tessie, “Bill Hutchinson said.”(31) This illustrates how the community shuts Tessie out as an individual who is speaking out against society 's rituals like in the lottery like in the lottery no one wanted to change the traditions of the

I am no Sarah Good or Tituba, I am John Proctor! You will not use me! It is no part of salvation that you should use me!” (969) John thinks he is the leader and role model of the town, but people look down upon him as he lies and betrays his loved ones. He believes that his name should stay in put and that the people should still treat him as a part of the society. So he confesses and says “You are the high court, your word is good enough!

defense among his people. Blacks should not associate with whites and he urged them to show love for themselves instead. Separation was freedom, integration was not. Malcolm said the March on Washington was too friendly to whites. He believed it accomplished nothing and criticized the march before it even took place.

As the townspeople avoided Mr. Hooper, they failed to get to know the story behind the veil. If the townspeople were to talk to him and try to better understand his story they would see the veil as symbol of his pride,but also a representation of isolation ( Montbriand 213). The way the characters in the story handled the situation is similar to how people in real life act. The character traits in the short story support the idea that people should not judge someone without knowing their

If society would lose the stipulation that those of different skin and different ways are wrong and lower than us we will see a shift of power and privilege from those entitled to it to those who deserve it. The lyrics of the songs referenced in “Song of El Sur” and the lyrics of “I’m Not Racist” both help describe the view of those oppressed and how society can change to help erase that oppression. Of course this isn’t a switch we can flip and expect an overnight flip, but by everybody working together and being accepting of one another we will not need the separation of power over one another. Until we can achieve equality within our country we will suffer from this unfair divide between those who have power and privilege and those who do

Paine also states that the colonists should end it all with perseverance and pride so we don't look like cowards. “ by perseverance and fortitude we have the prospect of a glorious issue” (Paine, paragraph 13). If they go out there and fight they will have a chance of winning their freedom rather than just letting the British rule over them. Many colonists would have thought that fighting for their liberty would have been supported by their god so they wouldn't feel guilty for going through with the act. Using pathos influenced the colonists because if you use common beliefs and morals, it tells the public you will be on their side and you know how to win this

Is it ever right to end the life of a terminally ill patient who is undergoing severe pain and suffering? Euthanasia is the termination of a person's life in order to relieve them of their suffering. A person who undergoes euthanasia usually has an incurable condition. There are few forms of euthanasia which includes active, passive, voluntary, involuntary, and indirect euthanasia, plus assisted suicide. In active euthanasia a person directly and deliberately causes the patient’s death, on the other hand in passive euthanasia they don’t directly take someone’s life but allow it to happen.