"If we say we love people, at the very least
we will see they are treated with justice."
That's not exactly how the quote goes, but it is close enough. Besides, I don't know who said that, and I can't check it because I don't know the origin.
But it is true.
This goes beyond laws, which can be, and sometimes are discriminatory.
What I'm referring to is called "Fundamental Justice"* — a vital and vigorous concept of fairness, which underlies the administration of law and the way that is operated. While fairness may vary a bit in understanding from time to time, I think all people have a rough idea of what is fair: don't cheat or steal, don't kill, treat others with respect; things like that.
It is this fairness which needs to be at the basis of our laws and basic relationships with one another.
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*With notes from Wikipedia — http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_justice (accessed April 12, 2013)
J is also for jealous, jerk, junebug, junket, and jail (where you might end up if you're being a jerk).
(And, yes, I know that J comes before K, but, well, that just didn't work, this time. Besides, consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative — consistency being a term which cannot be assigned to this Bear.)
Blessings and Bear hugs, folks.
Whether we call it justice, fairness, respect or just being nice...I agree we should all take a step back and be more of these things throughout our day.
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That is so beautiful, Mary. Thanks.
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Bears Noting
It's called something else in Dutch but all comes down to the same thing and we all know the meaning of it because it lives in our very core as human beings. It's a good subject for this letter and I'm glad you brought it up. It gives me something to ponder over today. xox
ReplyDeleteJustice "lives in our very core as human beings." So very well put, Irene.
DeleteHappy pondering!
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Very nicely stated! I had a problem with switching the letters last year. Some people didn't even notice!! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting, Frances, and for leaving such a delightful note.
DeleteIf people didn't notice your switch last year, you "got away with it." You're my kind of person!
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"Fundemental justice" is such an important concept to real life and living an authentic one. Every other attempt at living without it is against basic nature...a bear would know... A favorite quote of mine comes from the current Dalai Lama who says, “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.”
ReplyDeleteA lack of fundamental justice is, a you say, "against [life's] basic nature." And you're right: even a Bear would, and does, know that.
DeleteAnd thank you for sharing that quote from the Dalai Lama.
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Bears Noting
I didn't notice the "K" "J" switch until you said something; Then I had to 'sing' the ABC song to figure out why you mentioned it. You should now be worried about me!! :)
ReplyDeleteWise blogging friend you are, Bear. May I always do unto others as I would have them do unto me.
Hugs,
J.
You noticed the letter switch. It's because of your career of a teacher. One cannot sneak too much past a teacher. And you're absolutely right about caring for others.
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Bears Noting
I came upon one A to Z blogger who's doing backwards, starting with Z. Pertty cool, I thought. Get rid of those troublesome letters right off the bat. What you say about justice is true and it is so sad when our courts don't always uphold those principles. Have a great day, dear Bear.
ReplyDeleteBear's brain is not big enough to do the whole thing backwards. I think I would get terribly confused.
DeleteAnd about the courts? Your comment is sadly true.
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I have to say just like fairness - which life doesn't promise - justice is the same way - life doesn't promise justice either. sandie
ReplyDeleteLife does not promise justice. But it is a goal toward which we can work. And through which we can make change.
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Bears Noting
There seems to be a justice that the universe gives. For instance without going into detail...... there was a person who was horribly mean spirited to me. This was seen by many people..... I wasn't paranoid. At the time I wanted justice so badly but I let it go throughout the years. 10 years later, this person put themself in the face of public shame and ridicule. People said it was the "justice" deserved. I didn't have to do a thing but the universe did it. Did I feel better? Not really because by that time a kind of compassion had come over me. Go figure.
ReplyDeleteWell, this is interesting, but not surprising: "By that time a kind of compassion had come over me." That happens over time with many of us, I think. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
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Is there a saying, like "justice delayed is justice deserved"? Makes sense to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Susan, and for sharing your thought.
DeleteI think the phrase you are seeking is "Justice delayed is justice denied." That, too, makes a lot of sense.
It can take five, or seven, or ten years for a case to work its way through the "justice system." I've known of people who have died waiting for their matter to be resolved.
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Bears Noting
Nicely said.. and I just happy to see that you're out of hibernation.
ReplyDeleteOut of hibernation, Hilary, but way too soon. It's still too cold, and there isn't much to eat. And we are supposed to get more snow tonight and tomorrow.
DeleteBut I love seeing your pictures, particularly of that Benny character. And the Great Blue Heron in you header is just amazing!
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Bears Noting
Oh, I thought Justice was a name. I think I knew twins named Justice and Justine.
ReplyDeleteKidding. Kidding.
Not about the twins, though!
Good words, Bear. Good words
Do not mock the Bear; it may not go well for thee!
DeleteSadly, your already know this is just a big cuddly Teddy Bear, who poses no threat to anyone.
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Bears Noting
Dare I say it? J spells Joy.
ReplyDeleteok. I've leaving now...
lottajoy aka dana joy
Of course. Your daughter, right?
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Bears Noting
You've got some excellent words for J over here!
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by and leaving a note.
DeleteLots more J words on my mind, from Jesus and Jerusalem to juxtaposition.
I've been enjoying your blog, so I'll see you again at your place.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
Bears Noting
Lunacy, such a great L word. The real reason I stopped by is to tell you how much I love your blog by awarding you the Liebster Blog Award...visit all the details at http://beingpositivewithadepressivesoul.blogspot.com/2013/04/two-liebster-awards-in-one-weekwoohoo.html but you know where to find me :)
ReplyDeleteAn award? For me? Is it nice and shiny? Bear loves shiny things!
DeleteThanks so much, Jamie!
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Bears Noting
Don't care how you jumble up the alphabet, as long as you keep on writing ..........
ReplyDeleteNicely said. I love your blog, so I don't care if you jumble the letters, as long as I get to read all of your entries. :)
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