The definition of Civil Disobedience is the refusal to comply with certain laws considered unjust, as a peaceful form of political protest.
Join me as I engage in conversation with highly knowledgeable professionals who share their insights on the concept of Civil Disobedience.
1. Gabriel Moens – Emeritus Professor of Law
2. James Allan – Professor of Law, including Human & Civil Rights
3. David Flint AM – Emeritus Professor of Law
4. Topher Field – Libertarian Political Commentator and Human Rights Activist
5. Dr Augusto Zimmermann – Professor of Law
After listening and becoming aware of the importance and consequences, you decide the answer to my question. Comments welcome.
I’m have lernt that the government is running illegally because it has become corporatised and owned overseas and hasn’t followed the our constitution ?
Australian governments in some form or other engage to some extent in disobedience to basic, fundamental principles every day of the week. Only have to go near a school — State, even perhaps in some cases ‘Private’ — the Private being somewhat of necessity subservient to government. Any person endeavouring to rear children as recommended by historic precedent, accumulated wisdom, most world religions, and common sense, can only do so by engaging in what might be termed, civil disobedience.
People who imagine they are getting brownie points by fanatically obeying government irrespective of the Higher Principles are as likely to be earning destruction points, not girl guide accolades.
Do not comply! Civil disobedience encourages others who know the govt is corrupt but are a bit timid. God bless!
Professor James Allan said something that resonates with me. (Paraphrased and expanded in my words) We don’t need more intelligence and wisdom – brains are a dime a dozen – what we need is bravery. We need to develop a backbone as a nation and stand up to tyranny. Actively oppose it and be prepared for the consequences that will come with such civil disobedience.
Senator Roberts,
thankyou for a discussion on a timely topic by an excellent panel!
As good as this panel is, I dont think we will find freedom without learning from its high water mark – the US.
James Allan is correct- our voting system needs to be changed- it confuses many people, and does not always produce the results the majority wants.