What is thoreaus main point

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Briefly summarize Thoreau's argument in "Civil Disobedience." What is Thoreau's main point? Why does Thoreau believe that disobedience to civil government is appropriate in some situation? Do you agree with Thoreau's argument? Can you think of any modern day examples of people who disobeyed civil government for these reasons

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