Blind Justice

Picture Prompt Day 11 - Something you hate

How Blind is Justice. by FreyjaSig

     I've never been fond of or terribly comfortable with the idea of justice being 'blind'.  I understand the concept and intent, that justice would be fair to all, despite appearances, income, family name, or and perceived advantage or disadvantage.  Rather than being blind, I'd rather justice be wide eyed and all seeing.  When making rulings, there should be reasonableness and flexibility in sentencing to fit each individual and "the thoughts and intentions of the heart".  It pains me to see unreasonableness and intractability in the name of justice.

     And speaking of unreasonableness and intractability, people who will not make reasonable compromises  drive me up the wall.  I can completely understand not compromising for religious or moral reasons, for the safety of your family or your personal health.  Don't compromise there.  And I understand that there are some things each person feels strongly about, but when one or both sides refuse to even listen to one another or simply rejects everything on principle (HE suggested it therefore it must be terrible), there is a problem.  
     In high school I worked for several years in our peer lead mediation program.  It was always very satisfying when the two sides were able to come to a compromise or work out a solution together.  Unfortunately, not everyone did, but at least they could agree to disagree, worked out a way to avoid one another, and the matter was closed.  I find it interesting and frustrating that adults are harder to mediate than hormonal teenagers.  Those who should be more reasonable and humble and able to think beyond their emotions are more stiff-necked and hard-hearted and stuck in their ways.  No wonder the world is in the mess it is today.

How Blind is Justice. by FreyjaSig at deviantART.  My views are my own and not necessarily endorsed by the artist.  Just sayin'.
Rhett and Link screengrab from Episode 297 of Good Mythical Morning