Question

an extremist for justice, and i would rather be an extremist for justice than to be an extremist for segregation or discrimination.\
how does dr. king refute the argument that civil rights protests are extreme or too radical?
he compares the civil rights movement to previous historical struggles, showing that radical actions often lead to meaningful change.
he acknowledges that the movement is extreme but argues that extreme times call for extreme measures to correct deeply ingrained injustice.
he asserts that nonviolent protests, not radical actions, are the true form of effective change and that civil rights protests are peaceful.
he argues that those criticizing the movement have failed to recognize the long history of oppression faced by african americans.

Explanation:

Dr. King's statement "an extremist for justice... rather than... segregation or discrimination" implies a comparison. By likening the civil - rights movement to past struggles (which were also seen as radical but led to change), he refutes the "too radical" claim. The second option focuses on "extreme times" which isn't in the given statement. The third option about non - violent protests being peaceful is not addressed in the provided quote. The fourth option about critics' failure to recognize oppression is also not in the given text.

Answer:

He compares the civil rights movement to previous historical struggles, showing that radical actions often lead to meaningful change.