Is Resistance Useless?

No, no, no! At least that's my answer.

I've heard the statement made, many times as an excuse by those who don't resist injustice, that resistance wouldn't, couldn't or doesn't make any difference. Those in power are going to do what they do and you're just one person who cn't really make a difference.

There have been times and instances where people have actually used this reasoning to not just turn their head but to also actually participate in an activity that they knew or thought was wrong, immoral, unethical or unjust. The uselessness of resistance as a justification to do evil. It happens.

Sometimes people over think issues and sometimes we don't think about issues enough. Resistance to evil is one of those. There are those who sometimes think that every act of resistance has to be flamboyant, has to be loud, aggressive and assertive. Possibly, depending on the circumstances, but I think resistance is much more simple and has many more potential responses. There are times when you just walk away. There are times when you speak out. There are times when you disobey unjust laws and go to jail. Non participation and walking away are very valid responses. Resistance can be very quiet. Not every situation, including those that are more public and more dramatic require loud statements or chants. Taking a moral stand speaks for itself and speaks volumes.

As I look around at the issues confronting the world and generations to come, I think resistance will become more and more important. I hope more people resist when they see injustice and evil. I hope more people understand that resistance in every form sends a message to those who may think it's useless.