All for One!

One face of justice describes a sort of transaction between two people of which they should have equal access. One shouldn't be penalized at the expense of the other. Each person should receive what he is due. When a person takes too much for himself it is unjust because it takes away from another. We want to see continuity in what is perceived as valuable. An injustice occurs when it is withheld . So in this kind of justice, equality has to do what has merit, be it ownership, citizenship or some other thing. Different cultures value different things. It may be hard work that is valued or creativity. But each culture wants to give every person his chance at something and if it is withheld, an injustice occurs. 

Distributive justice has to do with allowing people to have equal access to a whole. The arguments in this area of justice lie in what is to be distributed. A libertarian values individualism. A communist might value equal distribution of natural resources and currency. Socialism considers making social utopia a priority.  A republican believes that unity through a limited government distributes freedom. A Christian wants salvation for everyone. Some say all we need is love. Each has their own definitions of what is owed to a society equally. If their standard is violated, they feel there is an injustice. When their ideal is distributed, justice to them occurs in a society.  

With Halloween, equal distribution of chocolate is priority. We will continue and look at another face of justice...