It is in man's nature the tendency and desire to evolve, no matter his level of development. There is a need to surpass one's limits which unfortunately can lead a man to engage in imprudent actions. This is why it is important to consider the best way of combining the efforts to improve while keeping in line with the moral percepts of both the society and the personal system of conduct. Drawing the line it would be fair to say that indeed the way in which one decides to revolt against his personal condition is a matter of personal choice and involves the system of values one share.
             The situation of the African American community is most revealing. Throughout the history of their presence on the American soil, the black community has been the subject of heated debate and confrontation with the white part of the society. This permanent state of facts has encouraged most often a violent approach to solving the issue of segregation and racial discrimination. From one point of view, this was condemned by those who argue that violence cannot be responded with still acts of violence. On the other hand, the extremist side of those fighting against racial discrimination point out that actions that are more visible to the white community and affect their interest more closely would make their cause more visible and thus the black community would finally have a resolution to their problems.
             Martin Luther King was one of the most representative figures for the fight against racial discrimination and equality of rights for the African American community. However, he promoted a different approach to the resolution of the issue of segregation and rights. In his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" he supports a non violent resistance in order to reach their historical goals. Thus he promoted both understanding and reason, while supporting the need for action against the social injustice taking place at the time. Therefore, despit...