In our criminal prosecution system, we essentially decide that we have the right to punish one another for doing wrong in our society. Should we really think about it that way? I mean it's kinda like the Justin Timberlake song: "What goes around, comes around." How can we reserve the right to punish other human beings? That's essentially saying we're better than they are. I don't think that's totally right.
But don't get me wrong, I totally understand the concept of justice and revenge we entertain in ourselves when we dish out punishments to criminals. I even agree with that concept. It seems right that we hand out punishments to people who have committed crimes. But, in that we kinda demonstrate a lack of faith in a higher power exacting true judgement on us. We should believe in things like that to get better peace of mind. If someone insults us, how much easier would it be to just KNOW in our hearts that the person will get what's coming to him?
I've got jerks who do nothing but mock me, it's so much easier if I know that justice will be served. The rude people who hold the finger up at you, they could break their finger! You don't have to sink down to their level to get your own back! If only, if only.
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