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civil disobedience

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A quick definition of civil disobedience:

Civil disobedience is when someone breaks a law on purpose to show that they think the law is wrong or unfair. They do this without hurting anyone or damaging anything. They want people to notice and talk about the law and maybe change it. Sometimes, people can change the law by talking and being fair, but sometimes they need to protest to make things better.

A more thorough explanation:

Civil disobedience is when someone intentionally breaks a law that they believe is unfair or wrong, but they do it in a peaceful way to draw attention to the issue. This is usually done to bring about change or reform in the law.

For example, during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, many people participated in sit-ins at segregated lunch counters. They would sit at the counter and refuse to leave, even though it was against the law for them to be there. This was a form of civil disobedience because they were breaking the law, but they were doing it peacefully to draw attention to the unfairness of segregation.

Another example is when environmental activists chain themselves to trees that are scheduled to be cut down. They are breaking the law by obstructing the work of the loggers, but they are doing it to draw attention to the importance of preserving the environment.

Civil disobedience is a way for people to peacefully protest against laws that they believe are unjust. It can be a powerful tool for bringing about change, but it is important to remember that it should always be done in a peaceful and nonviolent way.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
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same
RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
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Cool
RoaldDahl
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thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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