Discrimination

"Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Passive resistance can be described as opposition to a stronger power by non-violent methods. Even upon violent actions perpetrated onto those practicing passive resistance, no retaliation is sought by those in true practice. Demonstration can be shown in multiple ways including refusing to comply with certain commands, peaceful protests, fasting, walkouts, vows of silence, and etc. Besides Martin Luther King, Jr., some well-known passive resistant advocates were Mohandas Gandhi and Andrei Sakharov. 

August 28, 1963: Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks to a crowd of more than 200,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in an effort to demand legislation to ensure civil rights be equal.

This photo is beyond inspirational.  As a sign of America, the Lincoln Memorial within the background speaks of the Constitutional rights that should be guaranteed to everyone.  This photo exhibits the American people standing up for those rights.  Martin Luther King, Jr. was introduced as the “moral leader of the nation” and this view exemplifies that description. 

March 7, 1965: The leader of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, John Lewis, is beaten by a state trooper upon an attempt to march with 600 others from Selma to Montgomery, AL in a right-to-vote demonstration.



This image is sickening.  There was no reason for violence and to have the people who are meant to protect the American people exhibit such behavior shows exactly the morality that was lacking.  It is a crying shame that laws had to be enacted in order for civil behavior to occur.  Although this photo shows the disgrace of American culture, at least images such as this were captured in order to open people’s eyes. 

There certainly is discrimination in our community today.  I believe that discrimination still takes place in all forms including racial, gender, job, and age-related bias.  It can be exhibited by racial slurs or refusing to offer equal opportunities.  For example, in June of last year, Sioux Falls Oral Surgery Clinic made headlines due to pregnancy discrimination within the job market.  Even with laws, discrimination can hardly ever be completely erased.  One off-hand comment can and will continue the cycle of learned discrimination.  Until humankind can act with morality based upon Christian principles, the problem will always be there.  That is not to say that Christianity is the ultimate religion, only that the principles are based upon love, grace, and mercy.

The topic of my essay is based upon the widespread problem of discrimination against the unemployed in today’s society.  I plan to incorporate logos by explaining the reasoning behind the absurd nature of this type of discrimination.  Especially with America’s state of economy, logic only reasons that unemployment discrimination only feeds the problem.  I will also use tangible evidence to support the claims of discrimination and the effect on America.  After all, logic is one of the best support tools.  In regards to ethos, I plan to use the aspect within my essay by referencing reputable sources and their views on the subject.  I may draw Congress into the reasoning, even though many Americans do question their ethos.  Excluding contradictions within the text and writing clearly will also build upon ethos.