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What is the purpose of nonviolent direct action?

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According to King, the purpose of nonviolent direct action is to bring an issue to a crisis point and create tension so that the issue can no longer be ignored and negotiation must take place.

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Answer: Nonviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and establish such creative tension that a community that has constantly refused to negotiate is forced to confront the issue.

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