And that they use that label on a system that is so very broken is appropriate in a way. Justice can't be defined any better than the justice system can be supported, understood or rationalized. It is all human constructs to do a job not meant for humans. I appreciate the thought provoking writing!
The only 'justice' in the world would be to give every single suspect that which they lack. Whatever crime they committed, if indeed they did, was done because they did not have what they were trying to gain. Peace, love, attention, safety, warmth, food......I have thoroughly educated myself on the subject of justice and the act of supposedly trying to provide it. Not only does nobody do that, nobody can. Nobody. Can. Impose. Justice. Nobody. It's an idea and justice will never be more than an idea. However unfortunate that may be it is indeed true. If you disbelieve me spend as much time as possible finding a consensus about what it is. Let me know when you have accomplished this, please. The only word that drives me more insane is 'closure'.
This is exactly right. We've all got our pitchforks out for "justice" but can't define what the hell we're actually asking for.
Amen.
And that they use that label on a system that is so very broken is appropriate in a way. Justice can't be defined any better than the justice system can be supported, understood or rationalized. It is all human constructs to do a job not meant for humans. I appreciate the thought provoking writing!
I call it Just A System. 😉
The only 'justice' in the world would be to give every single suspect that which they lack. Whatever crime they committed, if indeed they did, was done because they did not have what they were trying to gain. Peace, love, attention, safety, warmth, food......I have thoroughly educated myself on the subject of justice and the act of supposedly trying to provide it. Not only does nobody do that, nobody can. Nobody. Can. Impose. Justice. Nobody. It's an idea and justice will never be more than an idea. However unfortunate that may be it is indeed true. If you disbelieve me spend as much time as possible finding a consensus about what it is. Let me know when you have accomplished this, please. The only word that drives me more insane is 'closure'.
Thank you! I hear every single word of this!!
Yes . It's so sad
I so appreciate you reading and being part of this discussion!