Justice
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| Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
In these interesting as well as disturbing times, it could be in order for the Filipinos in particular, to know or recall, to remember or observe the following objective realities about the nature and implications of justice: Justice is for everyone or for nobody at all. Perfect! Justice knows no party. Great! Justice is the only response to injustice. Right! Selective justice is injustice, in the last analysis. Correct!
Justice, however, does not include cruelty. Even justice accepts compassion. Justice neither promotes ridicule. Even justice respects human dignity. Justice, too, bows to human rights such as those to life and liberty.
Justice is geared for the finding of facts — not for the satisfaction of personal vindictiveness. Justice is ordered for the quest for peace — not for the demonstration of personal pride..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20111211com7.html
1 comment
sino nakakaawa? si arrobo???? eh kakampi nga niya ang korte suprema eh (BINABAYARAN siguro), pati ang daming propagandista sa media at tabi.tabi. at si abs, talaga bang tototohanin siya eh private pa ang mugshots at ang bait ng pnp sa kanya, wika nga ni pangulong erap.
"In the concrete GMA celebrated case, the reactions of people thereto, can fall into any of the following three categories: Those who look at it with celebratory hatred in their hearts. Those who see it with taunting laughs in their faces. Those who feel pity in their hearts. Hatred has no place in a civilized society. Laughter is uncalled for in cases of suffering and pain. Pity is an element of the humanity of man to fellow humans."
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