Examining the Role of Civil Disobedience in Social Progress

“Without civil disobedience, there would still be apartheid, racist laws in the United States and women would still not have the right to vote,” added the union leader. “I’m fed up with this little music of civil disobedience. We know where it comes from. It’s claimed,” Éric Dupond-Moretti said Thursday, designating “the extreme left.” He spoke before the National Assembly’s commission of inquiry into the violence that occurred during demonstrations last spring, particularly in Sainte-Soline.

“Denounce unjust laws”

“We have the right,” some say, “when we have a legitimate cause, to no longer obey the law. It’s hellish,” the minister insisted. “There is a need to remind the Minister of Justice that freedom does not mean obeying the law […] it is also about taking action and denouncing unjust, dangerous and scandalous laws,” continued Sophie Binet. “We also need to remind this multi-repeat government, condemned for climate inaction, that we are not eco-terrorists. Using the repressive anti-terrorist arsenal against us is very serious […] we must stop with these scandalous comparisons,” she added.