Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela all were imprisoned for committing crimes at some point in their lives. Why are these criminals considered to be heroes today?
A) because they engaged in good works while in prison
B) because cultural definitions of what is and is not criminal have changed
C) because their so-called criminal acts were inconsequential
D) because their acts were not criminal under Canadian law

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These individuals are considered heroes today because they fought against unjust laws and systems, challenging societal norms and pushing for change. Their actions, though deemed criminal at the time, were part of broader movements for civil rights and social justice, leading to a reevaluation of what constitutes criminal behavior in the context of fighting for justice.