Question

Situation #3: Country X, where you live, has been run by the same military dictator for 40 years. The army is paid by him. Your country is poor. You are a member of a rebel student group that operates secretly in the capital.
Is there a realistic way to bring about nonviolently change in this country?

a. If not, why?
b. If yes, why?

Answer 1

B) As we look back on history their has been many protests in time used NONVIOLENTLY to bring a change that was greatly needed in a country. For example; Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi. If you are a student rebel in this country's capital you can realistically bring change without violence.
One realistic plan is that you and your group secretly recruit more rebels until you have a multiplied your groups number from a range of 2 times - to ten times - the size of your original number. Remember that you are trying to be nonviolent so in an effort to show that you aren't a threat you should write a peaceful letter to the dictator encouraging change. Remember to be kind in your writing and give examples of your perspecive. If the dictator does not change after recieving your letter, you and your group should march around the country's capital with words of peace and kindness. Make sure to say what you want, it is good to be kind but you must say what you are fighting for. You should have protests and find ways, and do things, that will bring the people on your side. If all has failed, you should cry out to another country for support and aid in your rally. They should help you and with hope, you can over-through your dictator!