Justice Vs. Fairness

                  I have often wondered why people will sometimes sacrifice their lives for justice. Survival is a top priority and yet in some cases the need for justice overcomes even that. We even celebrate this. From the Hatfields and McCoys to the Civil War, which for some odd reason, still lingers. In these cases, justice has been used to explain the phenomenon. However to Emolve, we need to recognize that justice has moral components, which can change over time or be different ,within different groups. And yet, it happens everywhere. Therefore we need to think about using the word fairness to accurately explain this phenomenon. 

                 In studies with primates, they exhibited a strong need for fairness. When unequal rewards are given for the same amount of work. The aggrieved individual became angry. In one study it took only one incidence of unfairness to completely undo the aggrieved party.

                We are not primates, but we are both animals and we share similar DNA. Regardless, we humans do the same thing. It might not be as unrestrained or even acknowledged, but we remember and sometimes we seek revenge in order to level the playing field.

               This trait has huge implications for the future, if income inequality continues to separate us. The public schools have been ravaged and the "American Dream" seems impossible to many. This seems unfair to many and this must be addressed to ensure the security of everyone because of this phenomenon. 

              The wealthy appear to be prepared to separate themselves from the rest of society; taking huge amounts of resources with them. They think this will provide them safety from climate change or another possible cataclysm and to some degree it will. At least on paper. They do this at their own peril. I don't envision them doing this so they can cook and clean for themselves and they will need workers of all kinds and those workers have family and friends. They may have strong relationships that are unseen, so I wish them luck; maintaining their power. The electricians and water providers will eventually be running these "paradises." 

             There would also be external threats from those willing to die for fairness.    

             To stabilize a society, fairness must be considered for even the most prepared. Unless they have a spaceship, people's need for fairness will undo their efforts. Its easy enough. Re-establish the "American Dream" as something available and feasible to all. 

             I wonder, how much does a person need?