Understanding the White Moderate

What does the speaker identify as a greater obstacle to freedom than overt racists?

• The white citizens counselor

• The Ku Klux Klan

• The white moderate

• The government

How does the speaker describe the white moderate's preference for peace?

• A peace based on equality

• A positive peace with justice

• A negative peace without tension

• A peace that encourages direct action

What is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding, according to the speaker?

• Complete rejection

• Shallow understanding from people of good will

• Support from the government

• Acceptance from the community

What does the speaker hope the white moderate would understand about law and order?

• They exist to maintain peace

• They are meant to establish justice

• They are irrelevant to social progress

• They should be followed without question

What is the purpose of non-violent direct action, according to the speaker?

• To support the status quo

• To expose existing tensions

• To avoid conflict

• To create new tensions