Justice vs. Revenge

Justice is a way of punishing people when they commit a crime. Those who break a law or rule that has been put in place deserve to be punished humanely. Justice is usually fair, but on occasion it can be too light on those who commit crimes such as murder or theft. The courtroom is often the scene that justice takes place. There a judge, along with a jury, find what is the most suitable …

…However, justice is not a form of revenge. Revenge occurs when one would like to take the law into their own hands or they are looking for payback. Revenge is looked down on in society because brutality usually involved. It is a lash-out of anger and is more harsh than fair. Justice seems to be fair to the majority of the public and will remain so as long as most the people find it fair.