What is it?
2006-06-06 15:31:05 · 11 answers · asked by Claudius B. Horseballs 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
When people get what they deserve, both good and bad.
2006-06-06 15:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by Josie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Justice is a kind of fairness, but it is usually relative to some particular moral/ethical code. Although, there seems to be an innate sense of justice in most humans too. It's hard to say how much of that we're born with and how much is social conditioning.
Here are some definitions I found on the web. They are consistent with mine.
From Source (1) below: "is a concept involving the fair, moral, and impartial treatment of all persons. In its most general sense, it means according individuals what they actually deserve or merit, or are in some sense entitled to."
From Source (3) below: "Treating others as they deserve to be treated"
From Source (4) below: "Justice is the virtue of treating people in accordance with their actions ..."
2006-06-06 15:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by pollux 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Justice has been in effect for a long long time. It was a judging and punishment to those who do wrong--for the protection of others. Without laws and just punishment-lawlessness prevail and many were hurt.
True Justice would be fair.
2006-06-06 15:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Justice is being fair, especially in the way people are treated or decisions are made for the people.
Justice is not revenge. An educated, and rational person would now that.
2006-06-06 15:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by shaun1986 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Justice is the premise that right and truth prevails over wrong and lies. Sometimes it doesn't work out with the desired results, but no system is perfect.
2006-06-06 15:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revenge
2006-06-06 15:33:45 · answer #6 · answered by acgsk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Justice should fit the crime.
2006-06-06 15:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
JUSTICE IS KNOWING THAT IN THE END WE WILL ALL PAY!
2006-06-07 20:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by Deborah G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has something to do with Socrates and scorpion sex...or was that the invention of the microwave oven? Sam Alito?
2006-06-06 18:52:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Justice is when people who commit sick *** crimes like murder and so on get the DEATH penalty and are fried!!!!!!
2006-06-06 15:41:43 · answer #10 · answered by nicole h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋