Topic > Take a Stand - 665

Day after day we observe some problematic behaviors. Even though we don't always face these behaviors, we subconsciously decide whether they are right or not. Individuals should not be spectators of injustice. We must offer solutions to the problems posed to us. Using our sense of right versus wrong we must stand up and fight against injustice, otherwise it will never end. By taking a stand against wrongdoing when we see it, it creates a storm of opportunity for others to join. By taking into consideration our morals and our conscience's decision between right and wrong, we become strong organizations against corruption. Henry David Thoreau in the second part of his essay “Civil Disobedience” asks us whether or not we should be content to obey unjust laws, or “strive to change them” (Thoreau 5). We, as human beings, do not “remain satisfied knowing that [we] have been deceived” (Thoreau 4), and we should not. We must fight for what we believe in, regardless of whether we are part of the majority or not. As Stephanie Ericsson mentions in her essay “The Ways We Lie,” “You have to stand for something otherwise you will fall for anything” (Ericsson 6). Even if being part of the minority doesn't make a dent in the injustice, it will at least open the eyes of people who would never have realized they were deceived. By identifying wrongdoing in our world we remain active in our duties as human beings. In some cases, as with the migrant farmers in John Steinbeck's book “The Grapes of Wrath,” it is really not possible to eliminate injustice. As much as people try to defend themselves, they cannot escape the wrath of banks, technology or native Californians. People can't even take a break from the car dealership, where dealers increase the price of cars with pu...... middle of paper ...... and this man would still be dishonest with his customers . He patched the flaw within days and hopefully learned a lesson: Don't scam your customers. Rome was not built in a day, nor will injustice be defeated in a day. We must persevere through corruption and mistreatment to lead our fellow men to justice. On the road to fighting injustice we may be defeated, but it is worth opening our eyes to the corruption we face. Our moral values ​​will guide us through the path of injustice. The monster that is injustice stands little chance against the swords of fairness. Works Cited Ericsson, Stephanie. “The ways we lie.” 50 essays. Ed. Samuel Cohen. New York: Bedford St. Martin's, 2004. Print.Thoreau, Henry David."Civil Disobedience." New York: Signet Classics, 1980. Print.Steinbeck, John. “The Grapes of Wrath”. New York: Penguin Books, 1976. Print.