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justice

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A quick definition of justice:

Justice means treating people fairly and equally under the law. It's important that laws protect people from harm and that when someone does something wrong, they receive a consequence that is fair and deserved. Justice is also a system that helps judges decide what is fair and right in different situations. Sometimes, judges who work in the highest courts are called "Justices."

A more thorough explanation:

Justice is a concept that has three meanings:

  1. Ethical and philosophical idea: Justice means treating people fairly, impartially, and reasonably by the law and those who enforce it. It also means that laws should prevent harm to others, and if harm is done, there should be a fair and appropriate consequence for both the accuser and the accused. This is known as due process.
  2. Legal structure or system: Justice is a system that determines who should receive benefits or burdens when the law is applied to a person's situation.
  3. Title: Justice is a title given to judges in the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts of appeal, or state courts of appeal.

For example, if someone is accused of a crime, justice means that they have the right to a fair trial where evidence is presented and both sides have a chance to argue their case. If they are found guilty, justice means that they receive a punishment that fits the crime they committed. This ensures that everyone is treated fairly and that the law is applied equally to all.

In the legal system, justice means that the law is applied fairly and consistently to everyone, regardless of their race, gender, or social status. This ensures that everyone has an equal chance to receive justice and that the law is not biased towards certain groups.

Finally, the title of Justice is given to judges who are responsible for upholding the law and ensuring that justice is served in their courtrooms. They are responsible for making sure that the law is applied fairly and that everyone receives a fair trial.

just compensation | justice of the peace (JP)

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texaslawhopefully
22:30
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: That all sounds great. It sounds like it has fairly diverse cuisine for a smaller city
yeah there are so many good cuisines in ithaca
renard99
22:31
@lilypadfrog: that’s a pity I’da be liking them all
texaslawhopefully
22:31
Only food I’m going to miss for sure if I leave Texas is texmex
22:31
waspy hasnt had thai food in ithaca yet. ithaca thai is so good
^^^^ truuuuuu
22:32
there are two major thai places and they have very similar names bc a divorced husband and wife own them lol
22:32
personally i think taste of thai is better than taste of thai express but thats just me
i had pho tho and it was really good and huge portions
texaslawhopefully
22:32
Glad they have good Thai food, I love Thai food! Can’t wait to visit :)
22:33
when tex goes to ithaca i want to come
Dkk
22:34
Crying Tiger, best Thai dish.
damn im so hungry all i had today was a curry tonkatsu and buldak
and it was a lil baby noodle cup
vvv hungry
22:36
curry tonkatsu so yummeh
22:36
whats even open rn? pizza?
CTB is it i think
22:37
is collegetown pizza not open
22:37
i used to get a slice from there or wings over at like 1am after my shift at the restaurant
Dkk
22:48
Ross Ulbricht free. God Bless Trump. Huge win.
JeremyFragrance
22:54
agreed
texaslawhopefully
22:55
This is an interesting read: https://thedispatch.com/article/birthright-citizenship-trump-implications/
Dkk
23:01
I mean, idk how it's possible to end birth right citizenship without amending the constitution because to me the 14th amendment is pretty clear about it.
ross ulbricht tried to hire a hitman to kill 5 people
i am not that sympathetic to him
Dkk
23:04
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: That might have been an FBI agent. It was most likely him and he was most likely doing it to retrieve stolen funds that corrupt FBI agents stole, but yeah moral gray area but me personally, cool with hitmen. It's not like it is uncommon to hire hitmen. I don't think the action itself is necessarily wrong but the intent behind it can be.
Dkk
23:05
Like, Boeing whistblowers being killed by hitmen = wrong but a guy hiring hitmen to retrieve stolen funds = good to me.
texaslawhopefully
23:05
@Dkk: Yeah, for sure. My guess is it'll go to SCOTUS and it'll be 8-1 or 7-2, saying that EO was unconstitutional.
Dkk
23:06
Indeed. I need a count for how many exectuive orders he has signed and how many already have pending lawsuits.
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