The Moral Case For Breaking Unjust Laws

Evolution Of A Protest by Singularity Institute

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1. Descriptive vs. Prescriptive

  • Sources acknowledge historical violent resistance.
  • They avoid prescribing when violence is justified.
  • No algorithmic “trigger point” exists for moral permission.

2. Conditions of Legitimacy Collapse

  • Rights Nullification: Rights exist only formally; exercising them brings punishment.
  • Legal Incoherence: Contradictory or vague laws enable arbitrary enforcement.
  • Institutional Capture: Courts, elections, and media lose independence.
  • Closure of Peaceful Remedies: Lawful avenues for reform are blocked or criminalized.

3. Just War Theory Constraints

  • Just Cause: Severe, ongoing violations of bas ... 
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