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| − | + | Justice can only be evaluated in context and so cannot be blind; but the [[Rule of Law]] is meant to be blind. | |
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| + | Laws generally evaluate both actions (what someone actually does) and intent (why they did it). These two factors play a crucial role in determining guilt, responsibility, and punishment. For example: | ||
| + | * Criminal Law often distinguishes between intentional acts (like premeditated murder) and negligent acts (like involuntary manslaughter). | ||
| + | * Contract Law examines the intent behind agreements—whether both parties genuinely meant to enter a legal commitment. | ||
| + | * Tort Law considers whether someone intended to cause harm or was simply careless. | ||
| + | * Some legal systems weigh intent more heavily, while others focus more on the resulting action. | ||
==Problems== | ==Problems== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:32, 15 May 2025
Full Title or Meme
Nearly all that we have today is a result of the Rule of Law, but that seems to be crumbling as we watch in fascination, or in horror, depending on our belief in the justice now evident in the current Rule of Law.
Context
Justice can only be evaluated in context and so cannot be blind; but the Rule of Law is meant to be blind.
Laws generally evaluate both actions (what someone actually does) and intent (why they did it). These two factors play a crucial role in determining guilt, responsibility, and punishment. For example:
- Criminal Law often distinguishes between intentional acts (like premeditated murder) and negligent acts (like involuntary manslaughter).
- Contract Law examines the intent behind agreements—whether both parties genuinely meant to enter a legal commitment.
- Tort Law considers whether someone intended to cause harm or was simply careless.
- Some legal systems weigh intent more heavily, while others focus more on the resulting action.
Problems
Governments, at least in the US, require community banks
Grameen
Money flows are leaving the Western style banking networks.
Block chain for money and Identity is an existential threat to the Rule of Law by hiding responsibility. If you can't find the perpetrator of a crime, you cannot control crime.
Solutions
Solutions require consensus, which is not in great abundance today.
