Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral question of our time the need for man to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to violence and oppression. martin luther king jr., nobel prize acceptance speech, 1964 what is king trying to say in this passage? a. violence should only be used as a last resort to end discrimination. b. oppression will continue unless people resort to violence. c. peaceful action is the only way to put an end to violence and oppression. d. nonviolence does not work with people who are used to committing evil acts.