Sam Wilson's Proactive Approach to Being Captain America
Briefly

Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers embody varying perspectives on the justice system. Sam's background fosters a more critical view, making him proactive about political issues, unlike Steve who has faith in the system's efficacy. Their conflicting views became evident during a confrontation over a whistleblower's fate, illuminating their distances—while Sam seeks to protect the whistleblower, Steve insists on legal accountability. This highlights the deep-rooted differences shaped by their experiences, with Sam driven by a moral duty to challenge injustices, while Steve considers the importance of legal structures.
Here was a man I'd been as close to as two human beings could be-but in that moment, I saw-maybe for the first time-we'd always been miles apart. Because Steve Rogers, in his unwavering loyalty to the system, was not able to see the cracks in it as clearly as I did.
Sam reminded Steve of all the times he broke the law himself when he thought it was the right thing to do, but Steve responded that he always accepted the legal consequences (in the spirit of civil disobedience).
Sam Wilson’s eagerness to jump in the middle of political controversies as Captain America stems from his desire to address injustices and live up to his parents' example.
Despite their differing assessments of the system, Steve respects Sam's proactive stance, acknowledging the importance of perspective shaped by personal values and experiences.
Read at Psychology Today
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