Comparing Marting Luther King Jr. and Henry David Thoreau Essay

Comparing Marting Luther King Jr. and Henry David Thoreau Martin Luther King Jr. and Henry David Thoreau were both people who were sent to prison for defying laws that they believed were unjust towards society. These two men were very different people but were very much the same. Each had his own theories and reasoning behind their acts, but their goals were always the same. Each man believed in standing up in what they believed in no matter what the repercussions. In Martin Luther King's letter he says and believes that everyone, no matter where they live are together in one community. You can't say that what ever happens in Atlanta does not affect you in Birmingham. If there is an injustice in Atlanta it affects you in Birmingham and is a threat everywhere no matter who you are. If you live in the U.S. you are never considered an outsider. King also believes that no one is weak and unimportant and that everyone has a role in the community. No matter how small of a job he has, if he doesn't perform his obligations the community c...