'Letter from Birmingham, Martin Luther King Jr.\r'

'Just Arguments in the Battle against segregation â€Å"If I have said anything in this earn that overstates the truth and indicates an unreasonable impatience, I beg you to clear me. If I have said anything that understates the truth and indicates my having patience, I beg God to forgive me” ( index 301). Martin Luther might younger writes an argumentative letter defending demonstrations against segregation. charm parcel eight days in prison for fighting(a) in protests in Birmingham, ability writes his famous â€Å" garner from Birmingham Jail” (293). tabby is effective at arguing his lesson because he provides counter arguments, gives many examples of real breeding situations, and reflects on statements made. powerfulness begins by providing background and explaining the veritable purpose of non-violent direct-action demonstrations. In the letter, world-beater refutes the arguments made by clergy, which were untimely action, breaking lawfulnesss, direct -actions precipitate violence, extremist, and commended law of nature. King explains that he traveled to Birmingham to participate in non-violent protest against segregation, stating â€Å" blemish anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” (289).King responds to the clergy by saying, â€Å"your statement… fails to express a alike concern for the conditions that brought about the demonstrations” (289). King continues by explaining the quartette basic step of non-violent direct-action, which are: â€Å"collection of the facts to acquire whether injustices exist; negotiation; self purification; and direct-action” (290). While providing great detail on the situation and steps taken, King continues to build his argument against the statements made by the clergy. The first statement was that the action taken in Birmingham was untimely.In the letter, King provides great details about the preparedness and execution of the demonstration, which shows that mu ch thought was placed on the timing of the protest and explained that it was, in fact, not untimely. King uses a very effective method to kindle personal feelings by writing a desire list of heart-throbbing experiences of Negro people during segregation (289-292). Next, King refutes the second statement that demonstrators break laws. King explains that â€Å" on that point in time are two types of laws: just and unjust” (293). King’s reflecting help the reader understand his arguments (293-294).The trey statement from the clergy says the direct-actions precipitate violence. King states he does not advocate breaking the law. However, â€Å"[King] submit[s] that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for law” (294). The quartern statement is condemning the actions in Birmingham as extreme. King counters by providing examples where extreme measures were taking to right an injustice, such as with Abe Lincoln and freeing the slaves (296-297).Finally, King addresses how the clergy commended the patrol force for keeping order. King responds with examples during the demonstrations in which the police acted inhumane (300-301). By providing considered and well formulated arguments, King is effective at arguing his case against segregation. King addresses any possible counter arguments on his situation and does so in great detail. By reflecting on statements made, King allows the reader to fully understand his arguments and point of view. The â€Å"Letter from Birmingham Jail” is an excellently structured argumentative letter against segregation.\r\n'