Read this story, and I cannot believe how dishonest some are.

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Originally Posted by DirtyHippieUTE

Here is a good example of a confusion of justice and practicality. The "just" thing to do would be to prosecute all crimes regardless of their nature or degree. Fortunately, along with our desire for justice we (as a society) also value efficiency and pragmatism.

No, justice is about blind equality. Two things may co-exist in harmony without achieving equality. While this is desirable, to call it "justice" would be a misuse of the word.

Think of how justice is defined in a scriptural sense... Everything owed must be paid, every sin (no matter how small) must be paid for in order for the demands of justice to be satisfied.

Fine. Apologies for my unsanitized use of the word "justice." Your point is tangential to the issue being discussed.