Thread: Injustice and Justice
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Old 03-19-2007, 05:20 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by hkbajwa View Post
" Retribution for Injustice comes in the form of Justice... not in the form of Venegance "

I hold the above statement to be a philosphical truth. My questions are:

1) Do you agree with the statement?
I disagree. Justice is a form of vengeance. Vengeance is a punishment in retribution for something. Justice is deserved punishment in retribution for wrongdoing.

All justice is vengeance.
Not all vengeance is justice.

Vengeance is justice only when the vengeance is deserved.

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2) Is it a principle that is practiced in judicial systems around the world?
Justice systems try to make sure the criminal deserves his punishment. There are few people who would intentionally be too harsh. They think they're being fair.

But in some situations, I do feel that judicial systems issue punishments too harsh for the crime. Punishment for drug use, sex offenses, prostitution, and speeding come to mind.

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3) Is it a principle that is even POSSIBLE to apply practically?
When you say "retribution for injustice should come in the form of justice", you're really just saying that the punishment should fit the crime: it shouldn't be too harsh.

I think it is very practical to apply this principle, so long as the people making our laws understand it.
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