Are there ever circumstances in which breaking the law is an acceptable form of protest?

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Tell me the laws you don't like in the Present Day U.S. and give me good reasons why you think you should protest against them.

You can give me any laws that are in any of the states in the U.S. But, I'm really looking for any laws that are in Texas.

I need your answer for my Texas History essay that is due tomorrow!!!Please answer this and there WILL be a best answer!!!

Thanks!
 
Yes, as long as neither life nor property are threatened. You can, for example, blocade the entrance to the legislative building. That's illegal, but it isn't going to harm anyone, or do damage to the building. But it will draw media attention and will help to focus the eyes of the law makers on what you are trying to accomplish.
 
Protesting a law by breaking that law is counter-productive. Many here in California "protest" the hands-free cell phone while driving law by ignoring it. They still get tickets, they still get in accidents (which really increase their insurance rates, more so if the police report mentions the illegal use of a cell phone.

Another example is the "smoke-ins" that marijuana advocates have now and then. They announce the event, a dozen or so pot-heads show up and pass around some joints and a bong, and nothing happens because law enforcement doesn't want to fall into the law-suit trap they're trying to create.

I mean, really, would you protest the laws against murder by killing someone?

The proper form of protest is peacful marching or demonstrating.
 
How about this. In California the legal drinking age is 21. Not sure about Texas. However, the age of majority is 18. 18 year olds can sign a contract, join the army, die in war, get married but they cant have a beer. Surely this would be a circumstance where breaking the law was an acceptable form of protest.
 
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