US civil rights hero James Lawson dies aged 95

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : James Lawson, an apostle of non-violent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died at the age of 95.Mr Lawson's family said he died on Sunday after a short illness in Los Angeles, where he spent decades working as a pastor, labour movement organiser and university professor.
48% : Mr Lawson then saw how the Christian concept of turning the other cheek could be applied in collective actions to challenge morally indefensible laws.
38% : "Still, Mr Lawson made it his life's mission to preach the power of non-violent direct action.

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