I am curious about something....

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MLK and MX lived under very difficult circumstances, no doubt. However, comparing the government that they lived under and the current and pretty much historical regimes under Islam, is apples and oranges. Upon uttering their first discontented voices, MLK and MX would have been killed. Period. Don't compare.
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I wasn't comparing the government they lived under with the original news story, but an example of 2 different people dealing with similar situations in very different ways. It was an attempt to discuss the point Gekko and you brought up about "what would you do in their shoes." If you don't like The MalcomX and the MLK example look at Ghandi, the Hebrews under the Egyptians, the Jews and Christians under the Romans, the French under the Nazis... History is full of the repressed and suppressed. Choose whatever examples you wish. Mine was chosen to show that non-violent and violent viewpoints can arise from the same scenario.

Upon uttering their first discontented voices, MLK and MX would have been killed. Period. Don't compare.

Even a whisper, if uttered often enough can create change. It may take more time, it may involve more risk, but it can be done. Or you can attempt to flee and enlist outside help.