Monday, February 21, 2005

Popular confusion

Here is a question to ponder,

Is it possible for a law to be fair despite being unjust or even unfair despite being just?

Consider this; the question of fairness deals primarily in the execution of a law. To be considered fair, a law should provide for being applied equally to all subjects. Now, the question of "being just" depends upon what society will tolerate as law (in a democratic society).