ASSIGNMENT 3

In order for a movement to be successful, they must be consistent in all that they do but most importantly, they must demonstrate unity as one movement fighting for the same cause. Members must be clear in communicating their thought to the opposing movement. Regardless of the issue being fought, I do not believe that violence is a better tool or weapon than non-violence. I strongly believe that a movement has the power to relate their message without the use of violence.

I know from personal experience that one can have a major and lasting impact by leading by example. For instance, Ghandi displayed a non-violent approach to all issues facing him and his faithful followers. Ghandi NEVER demonstrated a bit of violence in order to get his point or work accomplished. Ghandi with his “truth and firmness” tactic was able to achieve great works such as; organizing an ambulance corps for the British army and commanded a Red Cross unit. Ghandi also assisted in the recognition of Indian marriages and abolition of the poll tax for them and in many other important movements for the Indian people and for the rest of world.

Martin Luther King Jr. was another great man who led many by demonstrating non-violent tactics. Martin Luther King Jr. led many to rallies in pursuit of equality and freedom for ALL humanity. Many demonstrated their animosity towards Dr. King with violence and vicious attacks and in return, Dr. King continued to preach non-violence.

Ghandi and Dr. King were two great admirable men who were in pursuit of justice by the use and great power of non-violent tactics. Not only were they great during their time but continue to remain great in all history books and textbook all over the world.

I believe that violence is as an infection, if not treated it can becomes deadly. We have all heard, “two wrong don’t make a right,” especially when those two wrongs are armed. I think that violence only creates more violence and the side with the bigger weapon is pronounced the stronger of the two. This has been demonstrated throughout history from time to time. Violence may be compared to the domino effect, once one domino falls all others are bound to follow the ripple effect.

Non-violence tactics produce slower outcome, but they indeed produce lasting progression. I strongly agree that if one were to become a good leader, he/she must teach non-violence, respect, but above all things he/she must follow the “Golden Rule” treat others like you would like to be treated. Being humble and teaching humility is by no mean a weakness, it is an admirable and powerful trait, and only those who are elites in our society seek to obtain such trait.

When I think of something that may seem difficult for me to accomplish I always think of my favorite quote from the master of all humility, Jesus, “I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it.”