@celestal, it does seem that your views on justice are quite alligned with my own - except that I have allowed my views of the so-called justice system to develop into a seething contempt of it. It is in recognition of the need for me to cool down that I have not often delve into such.

I appreciate the depth to which you delve into this subject - and your jibe at retributivism. I am presently trying to break myself out of a negativity rut and so it may be some time before I revisit such subjects.

Oh. This has my vote!