Question

read the excerpt from dr. martin luther kings \letter from birmingham jail.\
you express a great deal of anxiety over our willingness to break laws. this is certainly a legitimate concern.
how does king rebut his critics claim?
○ by citing the us constitution in a counterclaim
○ by questioning the fairness of the laws in a counterclaim
○ by praising the concept of social anarchy in a counterclaim
○ by admitting mistakes in a counterclaim

Explanation:

In "Letter from Birmingham Jail," King distinguishes between just and unjust laws. He argues that breaking unjust laws (which do not align with moral or natural law) and accepting the penalty is a form of civil disobedience that upholds higher justice. He directly addresses critics' concerns about law-breaking by challenging the fairness of the unjust laws targeted by his protests.

Answer:

by questioning the fairness of the laws in a counterclaim