Make No Mistake:That's Not Justice

There are apparently many people celebrating the "Justice" for Mr. George Floyd, as his murderer, Derek Chauvin, was appropriately adjudicated so this afternoon.  But before we get all giddy, we need to stop.  

Justice for this man would have been a ride to the jail, an opportunity to defend himself, and then, after this was accomplished, he would be able to return home to his loved ones.  To call this anything close to justice is a flat out lie.  It is an appropriate conclusion and far too late an end to the career of a bully who abused his position, those he was to serve, and those he was to protect.  So the sooner he gets locked away for a very long time, and becomes the bad example he lived his life to be, the better.

But Mr. Floyd is not here.  And that is what is going to continue to bother me.  I am privileged, due to my skin tone, to not live in fear.  And that really bothers me.  I've got something that I did nothing to earn, nothing to get, and it is, unfortunately, something that will not change.  And while I wish that were not the case, the bottom line is that the system is not fair.  And that, not me, is what needs to change.  I do not expect people like Mr. Floyd to die over what was a simple misunderstanding - but I also do not think any person should have to die for a mistake - by anyone.  And so until we can work out those parts of our alleged "justice" system so we can be sure it is just and fair to everyone, then I'll be more comfortable.  As will a lot of other people.