When participating in a group discussion, a good group member maintains a balance between:
a) Speaking and listening
<em>The point of a discussion is to interchange ideas about a specific topic. Therefore, one needs to speak in order to add to the discussion but; it is also important to know when to be quiet and simply listen. A good listener pays attention to what others are saying, this might include taking notes. However, taking notes does not necessarily contribute to a discussion. In a discussion whenever one speaks one needs to back up one's claims with facts and in the end, it is necessary to summarize the main ideas. Nevertheless, summarizing is not a key factor of a good group member that participates in a discussion. </em>
I believe the answer is: "Resistance to civil government (Civil Disobedience)"
The main idea of the civil disobedience is to advocate the people to not ever let the government overrule their conscience .
He pointed Mexican–American War as one of the example because he perceived the war as an act of injustice for the people of Mexico.
There are many critics sharing their ideas and opinions about Whitman's decision in using free verse to support his themes. They think that this is to create a unique style of writing that blends journalism with music, oratory, and other cultural influences to transform American poetry.
