01-28-2016, 08:35 AM
Civil disobedience by it's very nature obviously runs contrary to law. Though, especially in more contemporary times among more progressive open societies, instances which are generally accepted as being characteristic of civil disobedience may be met with more restraint than other more typical unlawful behavior. One reason being that a crushing authoritarian reaction by law enforcement in such cases may easily do more harm than good in terms of a government's position in resolving an issue, not to mention an excessively authoritarian response generally not being the best fit in a free and open society.
Actually, what exactly constitutes civil disobedience versus general unlawfullness gets very murky and can be highly contentious. You will find there are many disputed categories and subcategories. I think often the final verdict of what qualifies may come towards a culmination or after the fact by the public at large if enough momentum is gained.
Actually, what exactly constitutes civil disobedience versus general unlawfullness gets very murky and can be highly contentious. You will find there are many disputed categories and subcategories. I think often the final verdict of what qualifies may come towards a culmination or after the fact by the public at large if enough momentum is gained.