In 1968, two members of the US Olympic team weresuspended for raising their arms in a black power salute in supportof the ongoing civil rights struggle during their medal ceremony inMexico City.
Would Kant think the action of the athletes (engaging inprotest/civil disobedience) was a moral action?Explain. (4 points)
Would Kant think their suspension was a moralaction? Explain. (4 points)
HINT: remember that Kant's law is DIFFERENT from \"the law\" as weusually understand it since it's a moral law. Remember how wefigure out if an action is moral or not (the formulations of thecategorical imperative). Also, remember that this question ofwhether or not the action itself (protest against segregationspecifically and racist policies more generally) is moral isCOMPLETELY DIFFERENT from the question of whether the suspension bythe Olympic Committee is moral.
