Civil disobedience is not our problem. Our problem is…

“Civil disobedience is not our problem. Our problem is civil obedience.”

Howard Zinn

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The focus should be on obeying moral law, not blindly following civil rules.

In simple terms: Moral duty over legal obedience.

Key Takeaway

Question authority when it conflicts with ethics.

Themes

civil disobedience obedience morality

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

protests
whistleblowing
community organizing

Key Concepts

ethical responsibility political activism

Questions to Reflect On

When have you obeyed a law you felt was wrong?
What does true citizenship mean?

A Different Perspective

Blind obedience can perpetuate injustice.

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