Dr. King used direct action to make Americans confront the problem of racism. Dr. King disagreed with the idea that, inevitably, time would solve the problems of the world. We must take direct action against the problems of today now. If we wait and hope that time will solve problems, they will affect more people and become greater problems. Presently, we are able to accomplish so much when we work together.
More people are able to accomplish things.
We never know what will happen in the future. By using the opportunities we have and taking direct action now, we make a better world for ourselves, prevent future problems, and do not carry our problems of today into future times and generations. Individuals can use time creatively by solving problems in their homes, schools, neighborhoods, cities, nation, and world. We should all strive to improve the world, but we can start out on a smaller scale. We can use time creatively by helping others in our homes, schools, and community.