Racial discrimination between white and black people has been a key tenant of U.S. culture. Many have attempted to resolve this issue, through both violent and nonviolent measures. In the end, nonviolence proved to be superior in implementing change both in law and in society. For example, the American Civil War was quick, lasting only four years; yet, it induced massive casualties and ultimately changed nothing to improve the life of a black person. People still killed them as they pleased and treated them without humane respect. On the other hand, the African-American Civil Rights Movement took over a decade to find a resolution, but it changed lives for the better. Thus, even though violence seems like an easy quick fix to a difficult problem, patience and nonviolence works more …show more content…
Many reformers lean towards violent rebellions for change. These rebellions alter the landscape, making them feel like their goal is being accomplished. Montag, in the novel, Fahrenheit 451, seek a violent approach because he is pressured and cannot find a solution to fix his problems. After Beatty forces Montag to burn his house, Montag: “shot one continuous pulse of liquid fire on him” (Bradbury 113). In a like manner, 1960s Civil Rights advocate Malcolm X argues in his interview that if people do not act like they should be respected, others will not take them seriously (Crane). As Beatty burned, Montag not only resolved his issue, but also showed the other fireman his right to be valued. Therefore, in the face of a problem, people should have the freedom to seek a valid solution. Many times, that solution is violence; violence is simple, only requiring one to act. Furthermore, it causes an immediate change. However, even though using violence may make a situation seem better, rebellion